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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: $34,437

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $32,095
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 81
Door sill trim plates   161
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 52
Door sill trim plates   104
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,101
Options (change) 1,735 1,442
Options (change) 1,625 1,257
Destination 770 900
Total Price $37,095 $34,437

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,505
Model Year20122020
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,095$34,437
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$33,482

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122020
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,480$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,450 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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