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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: $35,830

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $36,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,795  
Cargo net 55 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,368  
Cargo net 36 80
Options (change) 4,015 100
Options (change) 3,511 80
Destination 820 920
Total Price $35,830 $37,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,493
Model Year20172020
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,830$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,830$37,210

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172020
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,110$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172020
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length180.9 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested151039%

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