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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimGTILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $23,323 $29,154 $37,750
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Navigation Package   2,600  
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Navigation Package   2,307  
Options (change) 5,530 2,600 0
Options (change) 5,310 2,307 0
Destination 770 820 820
Total Price $30,595 $34,415 $40,815
Total Invoice $29,403 $32,281 $38,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $608
Model Year201120172017
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimGTILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,595$34,415$40,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$31,995$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$29,403$32,281$38,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$30,011$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,044

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201120172017
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimGTILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,465$4,885$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,270-3,515

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested73546%

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