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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,490

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,615

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $1,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimRSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $34,695 $39,995
Base Invoice $34,225 $32,820 $37,750
6-speed manual 0    
6-speed manual 0    
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $36,470 $35,490 $40,790
Total Invoice $35,045 $33,615 $38,545

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $359
Model Year201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimRSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,470$35,490$40,790
Adjustments for Features-1,1150-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,355$35,490$38,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,040
Total Invoice$35,045$33,615$38,545
Adjustments for Features-1,0710-2,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,974$33,615$36,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIWRXWRX
TrimRSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key$250 $250
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
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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, driver seat $50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $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
Total Value of Features$6,340$5,225$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710-2,136

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,283 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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