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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: $31,710

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
Modeli3Golf / GTI
TrimBasee-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $36,995
Base Invoice $39,690 $35,515
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Park Assistant Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Driver Assistance Package   1,200
Options (change) 4,050 1,395
Options (change) 3,685 1,200
Destination 995 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,945 $31,710
Total Invoice $36,870 $30,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,842
Model Year20152017
Modeli3Golf / GTI
TrimBasee-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E134hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG126/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16
Total Price$39,945$31,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$28,535
Total Invoice$36,870$30,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$27,028

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
Modeli3Golf / GTI
TrimBasee-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Electrically heated windshield $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
36 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,240$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,007

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
Modeli3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length157.4 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height62.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested41525%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

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