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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelBolt EVBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremiere-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $35,445
Base Invoice $35,155 $39,269 $34,027
Driver Confidence I Package 495    
Comfort and Convenience Package 555    
DC quick-charging capability 750 750  
Driver Confidence I Package 450    
Comfort and Convenience Package 505    
DC quick-charging capability 683 683  
Options (change) 1,800 750 0
Options (change) 1,638 683 0
Destination 875 875 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,795 $35,030 $28,765
Total Invoice $30,168 $33,327 $27,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year201820182015
ModelBolt EVBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremiere-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp E200hp E115hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG128/110 MPG126/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,795$35,030$28,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$32,805$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0
Total Invoice$30,168$33,327$27,347
Adjustments for Features0-2,117-1,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,168$31,210$25,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,042$0

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

Model Year201820182015
ModelBolt EVBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremiere-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, self-sealing$50$50 
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
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
60 kWh battery pack$0$0 
Regeneration paddles$100$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Rear camera mirror $200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,895$6,120$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117-1,588

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

Model Year20182015
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length164.0 in167.5 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height62.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,391 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Driver Confidence I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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