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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $111,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $103,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $134,040 $23,035 $32,631
Giga World 2,000    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Giga World 1,840    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Options (change) 2,000 6,000 0
Options (change) 1,840 5,760 0
Destination 995 770 770
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $30,765 $34,760
Total Invoice $133,082 $29,565 $33,401

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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: $103,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,841
Model Year201720122012
Modeli8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$142,602$30,765$34,760
Adjustments for Features-8,2250-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,377$30,765$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,295
Total Invoice$133,082$29,565$33,401
Adjustments for Features-7,6760-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,406$29,565$32,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,163

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720122012
Modeli8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $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$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$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$0
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,190$4,965$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,225$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6760-673

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
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
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

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