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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: $38,715

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,199

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $39,995
Base Invoice $34,225 $37,750
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
6-speed manual 0  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
6-speed manual 0  
Options (change) 2,245 0
Options (change) 2,154 0
Destination 820 795
Total Price $38,715 $40,790
Total Invoice $37,199 $38,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,399
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$38,715$40,790
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,660$40,790
Total Invoice$37,199$38,545
Adjustments for Features-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,146$38,545

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIWRX
TrimRSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $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
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,965$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-530

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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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested135069%

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