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Buick Regal vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,680

Buick Regal   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,163

Buick Regal   
Difference: $439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelRegalRegalGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,465 $34,115 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,750 $33,207
Premium II Package 2,575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Metal pedals 180    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
AWD   2,425  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium II Package 2,472    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Metal pedals 164    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185
Sunroof 910 910  
AWD   2,328  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,290 3,960 1,735
Options (change) 4,032 3,724 1,625
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $36,680 $39,000 $37,095
Total Invoice $35,163 $37,399 $35,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,636
Model Year201720172012
ModelRegalRegalGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine259hp I4259hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,680$39,000$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3,335-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,345$34,490$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0
Total Invoice$35,163$37,399$35,602
Adjustments for Features-3,197-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,966$33,074$35,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,108$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172012
ModelRegalRegalGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$6,540$7,715$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,197-4,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelRegalGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in101.5 in
Length190.2 in165.4 in
Width73.1 in70.3 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested172554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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