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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $97,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $136,500 $36,945
Giga World 2,000  
Giga World 1,820  
Options (change) 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,820 0
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $135,702 $37,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121,679
Model Year20152021
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH228hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$135,702$37,940
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,877$37,940

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152021
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152021
Modeli8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length184.9 in167.6 in
Width76.5 in70.8 in
Height50.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.753.7 ft3

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