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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $5,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,905 $39,785
Driver Confidence II Package 495  
Infotainment Package 485  
Driver Confidence II Package 450  
Infotainment Package 441  
Options (change) 980 0
Options (change) 891 0
Destination 875 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,260 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,750
Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp E292hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$35,260$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$37,515

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, self-sealing$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,695$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-65

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length164.0 in167.6 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height62.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

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