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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: $31,710

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimPremiere-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,905 $36,995
Base Invoice $39,269 $35,515
Driver Confidence II Package 495  
Infotainment Package 485  
DC quick-charging capability 750  
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Driver Confidence II Package 450  
Infotainment Package 441  
DC quick-charging capability 683  
Driver Assistance Package   1,200
Options (change) 1,730 1,395
Options (change) 1,574 1,200
Destination 875 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,010 $31,710
Total Invoice $34,218 $30,035

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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: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,120
Model Year20182017
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimPremiere-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp E134hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG126/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,010$31,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,010$29,665
Total Invoice$34,218$30,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,218$28,098

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

Model Year20182017
ModelBolt EVGolf / GTI
TrimPremiere-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, self-sealing$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 
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack $0
60 kWh battery pack$0 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
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
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
Rear camera mirror$200 
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
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,295$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,937

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

Model Year20182017
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.3,455 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 Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested95037%

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