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

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Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,105

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $5,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,320

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $6,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,355 $34,590
Base Invoice $27,740 $33,207
Sunroof 900  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Sunroof 747  
Universal garage door opener 83  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 1,000 1,500
Options (change) 830 1,440
Destination 750 770
Total Price $31,105 $36,860
Total Invoice $29,320 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,806
Model Year20082012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,105$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,105$33,435
Total Invoice$29,320$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-3,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,320$32,126

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,690$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,291

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in101.5 in
Length200.4 in165.4 in
Width72.9 in70.3 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,790 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.646.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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