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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: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,975

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
Modeli3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $39,690 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Tech Package   3,405    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     3,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Tech Package   3,268    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     3,696  
Options (change) 550 3,405 3,850 0
Options (change) 500 3,268 3,696 0
Destination 995 770 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $29,110 $29,215 $35,360
Total Invoice $33,685 $27,975 $28,077 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,152
Model Year2015201220122012
Modeli3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4300, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,445$29,110$29,215$35,360
Adjustments for Features-1,8350-250-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$29,110$28,965$33,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$145$0$4,295
Total Invoice$33,685$27,975$28,077$33,977
Adjustments for Features-1,6960-240-2,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,989$27,975$27,837$31,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$138$0$4,122

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201220122012
Modeli3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio$50  $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$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$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,175$4,340$4,590$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0$250$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6960-240-2,018

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested150055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested142556%
Total Not Requested112544%

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