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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: $29,919

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $5,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBRZ
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,665 $36,945 $27,645
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   244
Leather seating surfaces 695    
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Universal garage door opener     110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   157
Leather seating surfaces 598    
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
6-speed shiftable automatic     876
Universal garage door opener     72
Options (change) 2,120 1,100 1,454
Options (change) 1,924 1,056 1,105
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $35,780 $39,040 $29,919

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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 GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,455
Model Year202120212017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBRZ
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4228hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,780$39,040$29,919
Adjustments for Features-4,065-6,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,715$32,750$29,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year202120212017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBRZ
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $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, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$9,940$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$6,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-332-3300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20212017
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 Weight3,256 lb.2,812 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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1000Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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