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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimGTILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $24,091 $29,154 $37,750
Driver's Edition 4,600    
Driver's Edition 4,416    
Options (change) 4,600 0 0
Options (change) 4,416 0 0
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $30,515 $31,815 $40,815
Total Invoice $29,327 $29,974 $38,570

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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: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $823
Model Year201420172017
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)?, 8?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,515$31,815$40,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$30,255$36,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,440
Total Invoice$29,327$29,974$38,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,470-3,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$28,504$34,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,173

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201420172017
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
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
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 audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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$2,790$4,350$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,470-3,893

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20142017
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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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