Compare 2018 Subaru WRX STI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,095 | $28,585 | $35,070 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,123 | $27,157 | $33,667 |
| Destination | $860 | $975 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 2-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bucket | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather | Granlux Simulated Suede/leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 Pioneer | 9 Fender |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Side Curtain Protection |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | VW Car-Net |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Park Distance Control W/Maneuver Braking |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Immobilizer III |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Lane Assist |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage) | Basic (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 72 Months/72,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 72 Months/72,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/35WR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 19" Painted Aluminum | 17" Black Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | Brembo 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | KYB Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Optional | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.90 | 4.30 | 3.24 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.9 " | 166.7 " | 168.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 69.9 " | 70.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.1 " | 50.6 " | 57.8 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 305 @ 6,000 Rpm | 205 @ 7,000 Rpm | 220 @ 4,700 Rpm |
| Torque | 290 @ 4,000 Rpm | 156 @ 6,400 Rpm | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.6 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.9 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 99 Mph | 92 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 63 Mph | 62 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.25/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,391 Lbs. | 2,774 Lbs. | 3,062 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,409 Lbs. | 3,748 Lbs. | 4,233 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 959 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 101.2 " | 103.6 " |
| Front Track | 60.2 " | 59.8 " | 60.6 " |
| Rear Track | 60.6 " | 60.6 " | 59.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.0 '' | 18.1 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .29 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 41.9 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 29.9 " | 35.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 37.1 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.1 " | 35.0 " | 38.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.1 " | 53.1 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.1 " | 45.3 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.6 " | 54.5 " | 55.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.2 " | 51.7 " | 53.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 17.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 53.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 77 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Below Average | Good |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.91 | $0.86 | $0.84 |
| Depreciation | $18,399 | $18,574 | $22,364 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,008 | $2,417 | $2,894 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,850 | $6,257 | $4,113 |
| Insurance | $6,654 | $7,339 | $5,822 |
| Maintenance | $3,942 | $3,571 | $3,020 |
| Repairs | $2,104 | $1,709 | $0 |
| Opportunity Costs | $354 | $301 | $288 |
| Total Cost | $45,683 | $42,838 | $41,777 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | marginal | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Ease of Use | N/A | marginal | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
