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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: $30,345

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,689

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $7,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,355 $35,650
Base Invoice $27,740 $34,225
Convenience Package 240  
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Convenience Package 199  
Cargo net   80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 240 1,200
Options (change) 199 1,136
Destination 750 820
Total Price $30,345 $37,670
Total Invoice $28,689 $36,181

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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: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,619
Model Year20082016
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,345$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,345$31,555
Total Invoice$28,689$36,181
Adjustments for Features0-5,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,689$30,308

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,873

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in103.8 in
Length200.4 in167.5 in
Width72.9 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,790 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.652.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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