FR-S is Toyota 86 low spec based but with the white tach and a 8 speaker stereo.
And I will have to say currently because what we have seen may not be final spec. Things could be added or taken away.
But let's go with what we have seen so far as being final spec.....
kiAlso he BRZ premium does not have dual zone hvac and push start. It has exactly the same stuff as the FR-S but includes Hids and navigation. Subaru currently charges $1000 for their Navigation system in the WRX. So figure pricing like this.
FR-S $23k 6 speed manual
BRZ premium $24k 6 speed manual (HIDS, Navigation)
BRZ limited $26k 6 speed manual (adds dual zone ac, push start, heated leather\alcantara seats, fog lights)
Add $1000 for 6 speed automatic
The base 2012 WRX is $25.6k the premium WRX $28k and the WRX limited is $29k. Also add $750 for destination and delivery charge. Automatic Climate control is standard on all WRX models. Leather trim seats and hids are included in the limited wrx for only $1k more that the premium wrx. But why is the Premium WRX over $2500 more than the base WRX? You only get sunroof, heated front seats and fog lights.
Also keep in might the 2013 WRX is going to be all new...2.0 liter turbo with 270+hp, could be out in less than 6 months after the BRZ comes out. They could price it much higher than the current WRX.
A loaded BRZ will be about the same price as a base WRX...which is $26k.
There is no way Scion is going to sell the FR-S at $20k to 21k...not even $22k...$23k is more realistic. We could get lucky and they price it at $22k. Just think of what the Civil Si sells for. Oh damn I just checked and the 2012 Civic Si coupe is way overpriced its $23.1K base with summer tires and its $24.6k for the model with Navigation. I only bring this up because both models of the BRZ supposedly have Navigation.
Comparing the base Civic Si coupe which runs $23.1k to what the FR-S might cost and we might be disappointed but hey Scion is all about value, right? The tC is really the equal to the Civic Si right? Why is the tC $4k cheaper? I know the Civic Si has a limited slip diff, but damn the Honda is expensive.
Hey Scion if you are reading this...Price the FR-S at $22k base and let us add options. You know what options some of us want...Dual Zone AC with push start, HIDS, leather\alcantara seats, fog lights.
Subaru if you are reading this...Price the BRZ limited at $23k and the Premium at $25k