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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: $30,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $111,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,636

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $103,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $28,025
Base Invoice $134,040 $26,904
Giga World 2,000  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Giga World 1,840  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,000 2,095
Options (change) 1,840 1,912
Destination 995 820
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $30,940
Total Invoice $133,082 $29,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,637
Model Year20172016
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$142,602$30,940
Adjustments for Features-6,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,377$30,940
Total Invoice$133,082$29,636
Adjustments for Features-5,8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,273$29,636

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
Modeli8Golf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
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
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body structure$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 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $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 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
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, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,190$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
Modeli8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length184.9 in167.5 in
Width76.5 in70.5 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,278 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.752.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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