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Isamu · 03-31-2012, 10:04 PM

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ELECTRONIC/MECHANICAL DIFFERENCES:
- BRZ includes HID headlights, while the FR-S uses halogen headlights
- Automatic headlights are included on the BRZ and not available on the FR-S
- BRZ includes 6.1" navigation, and the FR-S offers their "Pioneer Standard" stereo with optional headunits for additional cost (either car should fit aftermarket double-din stereos)
- FRS uses "slightly softer springs and stiffer dampers" (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review)

COSMETIC DIFFERENCES:
- Exterior front panel (front bumper)
- Exterior replaceable fender vent in front of mirror
- Seating material
- Accent colors on dash
- Tachometer is black on BRZ and white on FR-S
- Tachometer light is red on BRZ and white (?) on FR-S
- FR-S does not include red stitching on the parking break boot to match the steering wheel and the boot for the shifter.

UNKNOWN:
- Does FR-S also include the power-off delay so the windows still work for 45 seconds after turning off the car, or do you have to roll up the windows before turning off the car?
- Does BRZ have trunk release on key, while the FR-S uses a mechanical trunk release?
- Does the FR-S omit the optional tachomoter sweep on startup?

BRZ LIMITED FEATURES NOT AVAILABLE ON OTHER MODELS:
- Heated front seats and mirrors
- Leather/Alcantara seating
- Keyless access and push button start
- Dual-zone climate control

REFERENCE LINKS:
- BRZ, the new Subaru 2 door 2+2 coupe arriving May 2012
- FR-S Standard Features - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB
- DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Subaru BRZ vs. Scion FR-S - Can You Spot The Difference(s)? - AutoSpies Auto News

There are likely other minor differences if anyone wants to add to the list