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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: $33,897

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,825

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $34,795
Base Invoice $29,708 $33,403
Door sill trim plates 161  
All-weather floor mats 81 235
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Door sill trim plates 104  
All-weather floor mats 52 185
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,101  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 1,442 1,955
Options (change) 1,257 1,836
Destination 860 795
Total Price $33,897 $37,545
Total Invoice $31,825 $36,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,106
Model Year20182013
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,897$37,545
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,942$37,545
Total Invoice$31,825$36,034
Adjustments for Features-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,928$36,034

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,435$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,450 lb.3,326 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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