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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: $33,011

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,739

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,927

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $31,595
Base Invoice $35,131 $29,708
Cargo net 100 81
All-weather floor mats 235 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Door sill trim plates   161
Cargo net 80 52
All-weather floor mats 185 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Door sill trim plates   104
Options (change) 335 556
Options (change) 265 359
Destination 820 860
Total Price $37,750 $33,011
Total Invoice $36,216 $30,927

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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: $3,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,759
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,750$33,011
Adjustments for Features-1,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$33,011
Total Invoice$36,216$30,927
Adjustments for Features-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,686$30,927

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
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
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,305$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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