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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: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $112,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $104,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $23,695
Base Invoice $134,040 $22,747
Giga World 2,000  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Giga World 1,840  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 2,000 5,530
Options (change) 1,840 5,310
Destination 995 770
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $29,995
Total Invoice $133,082 $28,827

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,696
Model Year20172011
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$142,602$29,995
Adjustments for Features-8,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,502$29,995
Total Invoice$133,082$28,827
Adjustments for Features-7,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,523$28,827

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$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
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,540$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
Modeli8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length184.9 in165.4 in
Width76.5 in70.3 in
Height50.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.746.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

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