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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $23,323
Navigation Package 2,600    
Autobahn Package     5,530
Navigation Package 2,307    
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 2,600 0 5,530
Options (change) 2,307 0 5,310
Destination 820 820 770
Total Price $34,415 $40,815 $30,595
Total Invoice $32,281 $38,570 $29,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $608
Model Year201720172011
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,415$40,815$30,595
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,995$37,095$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$0
Total Invoice$32,281$38,570$29,403
Adjustments for Features-2,270-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,011$35,055$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,044$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172011
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,885$6,185$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,270-3,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested73546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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