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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $16,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $15,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
Modeli3Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $18,390
Base Invoice $39,690 $17,138
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Stability control   280
Cold Weather Package   150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Stability control   247
Cold Weather Package   133
Options (change) 550 430
Options (change) 500 380
Destination 995 630
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $19,450
Total Invoice $33,685 $18,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,652
Model Year20152006
Modeli3Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E115hp I4
TransmissionA1M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19195/65-15
Total Price$36,445$19,450
Adjustments for Features-5,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,160$19,450
Total Invoice$33,685$18,148
Adjustments for Features-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,800$18,148

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152006
Modeli3Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,975$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8850

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152006
Modeli3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in98.9 in
Length157.4 in164.9 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height62.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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