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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: $37,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720192019
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimRSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,655 $36,595 $41,395
Cargo net 100 81 81
All-weather floor mats 235 81 81
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Recaro front seats   2,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Cargo net 80 52 52
All-weather floor mats 185 52 52
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Recaro front seats   2,218  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Options (change) 1,435 2,895 395
Options (change) 1,321 2,473 255
Destination 820 885 885
Total Price $37,910 $40,375 $42,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,934
Model Year201720192019
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimRSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4310hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$37,910$40,375$42,675
Adjustments for Features-1,3950-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$40,375$41,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201720192019
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimRSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275$275
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,480$5,085$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3380-42

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172019
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.3,386 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 STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70099%
Total Not Requested101%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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