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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: $34,635

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $7,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $30,995
Cargo net 100 55
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Navigation Package   2,600
Cargo net 80 36
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Navigation Package   2,307
Options (change) 1,200 2,820
Options (change) 1,136 2,450
Destination 850 820
Total Price $41,835 $34,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,665
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$41,835$34,635
Adjustments for Features-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,055$34,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,615$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,267 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
17.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66041%

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