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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: $29,650

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $1,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,236

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $1,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelImpalaImpalaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLT LTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $29,930 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $24,533 $28,733 $23,611 $33,207
Luxury Edition Package 2,270      
Sunroof 900 900    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Luxury Edition Package 1,998      
Sunroof 792 792    
Universal garage door opener 88      
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 3,270 900 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,878 792 5,760 1,440
Destination 825 825 770 770
Total Price $29,650 $31,655 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $28,236 $30,350 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $800
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelImpalaImpalaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLT LTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine211hp V6230hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,650$31,655$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,150-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,650$31,305$30,215$33,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0$3,545
Total Invoice$28,236$30,350$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-336-1,105-2,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,236$30,014$29,036$32,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,778$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelImpalaImpalaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLT LTZGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,265$4,065$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,150$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-336-1,105-2,979

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,556 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested82533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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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