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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,500

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,915

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIBRZBRZ
TrimRLimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,990 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $32,631 $26,995 $31,690
Performance Package   1,195  
Performance Package   1,060  
Options (change) 0 1,195 0
Options (change) 0 1,060 0
Destination 770 860 860
Total Price $34,760 $30,500 $34,355
Total Invoice $33,401 $28,915 $32,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIBRZBRZ
TrimRLimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine256hp I4205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$34,760$30,500$34,355
Adjustments for Features-1,1150-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,645$30,500$34,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,680
Total Invoice$33,401$28,915$32,550
Adjustments for Features-1,0710-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,330$28,915$32,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,469

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIBRZBRZ
TrimRLimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,390$3,275$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710-166

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIBRZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in101.2 in
Length165.4 in166.7 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.2,762 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft36.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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