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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: $33,015

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,074

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $30,995
Base Invoice $33,403 $29,154
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,100
Destination 795 820
Total Price $35,590 $33,015
Total Invoice $34,198 $31,074

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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: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,898
Model Year20132017
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)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,590$33,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$31,130
Total Invoice$34,198$31,074
Adjustments for Features0-1,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,198$29,300

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132017
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
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
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
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), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,340$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,774

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132017
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.3,433 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
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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