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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: $28,697

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $7,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $26,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBRZBRZ
TrimGTI AutobahnRLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $27,695 $29,490
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $26,298 $27,968
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     207 207
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     134 134
Options (change) 0 0 207 207
Options (change) 0 0 134 134
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $35,920 $40,635 $28,697 $30,492
Total Invoice $34,517 $850 $27,227 $28,897

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru BRZ Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,538
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBRZBRZ
TrimGTI AutobahnRLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4292hp I4200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,920$40,635$28,697$30,492
Adjustments for Features-6,640-7,71500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,280$32,920$28,697$30,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0$1,795
Total Invoice$34,517$850$27,227$28,897
Adjustments for Features-6,381-16100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,136$689$27,227$28,897
Cost Above Minimum$27,447$0$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBRZBRZ
TrimGTI AutobahnRLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$8,340$9,415$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,640$7,715$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,381-16100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIBRZ
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length167.6 in166.7 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Series.Blue

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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