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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: $26,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $10,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,029

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $8,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
Modeli3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $39,690 $22,930 $23,323
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Cold Weather Package   250  
Navigation system   595 1,405
Xenon HID headlights   700  
Sunroof     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Cold Weather Package   215  
Navigation system   512 1,349
Xenon HID headlights   602  
Sunroof     2,016
Options (change) 550 1,545 3,505
Options (change) 500 1,329 3,365
Destination 995 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $26,200 $28,570
Total Invoice $33,685 $25,029 $27,458

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,939
Model Year201520112011
Modeli3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,445$26,200$28,570
Adjustments for Features-2,9400-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,505$26,200$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$33,685$25,029$27,458
Adjustments for Features-2,7170-1,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,968$25,029$26,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,007

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520112011
Modeli3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
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  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,500$2,560$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7170-1,422

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152011
Modeli3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length157.4 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height62.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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