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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
I feel like that is a poor comparison as the main difference between the two models is the drivetrain. The STI has a complex electronic AWD system and a 6 speed transmission (instead of a 5 speed). Nevermind that all the equipment included on an STI is not on a base WRX. A better comparision would be the WRX Limited ($29,500) against the STI.
And Subaru has no problem selling WRXs (and STIs) because they make a very VERY small amount of them a year. I don't really view that as "selling every one" they make because they are more or less built to order.
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Okay, even taking that into account I cannot imagine a scenario where Subaru would sell a BRZ STi for less than $5K more than a BRZ Limited.
Base BRZ Limited MSRP is $28,265 (including destination). +$5K = $33,265 including destination.
And the same rule applies with the BRZ. Subaru would make a small percentage of them in STi form (perhaps order only) and there would be waitlists and markups galore. It would make no sense for Subaru to sell a $30-31K BRZ STi, unless they just added some very basic mods like intake, exhaust, suspension tweaks.