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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: $35,111

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $36,945
Navigation Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Cargo net 81 81 100
All-weather floor mats 81 81 235
Door sill trim plates 161    
Navigation Package 1,863    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Cargo net 52 52 80
All-weather floor mats 52 52 185
Door sill trim plates 104    
Options (change) 2,656 395 335
Options (change) 2,222 255 265
Destination 860 860 995
Total Price $35,111 $42,150 $38,275

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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: $919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,604
Model Year201820182021
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,111$42,150$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-975-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,111$41,175$36,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182021
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900$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$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,585$5,560$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918-74

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,277 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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