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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimLTZR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,540 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,585 $33,207
Navigation Package 495  
Enhanced Convenience Package 1,035  
Advanced Technology Package 735  
Metal pedals 170  
Rear spoiler 425  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation Package 450  
Enhanced Convenience Package 942  
Advanced Technology Package 669  
Metal pedals 155  
Rear spoiler 387  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Panoramic sunroof 956  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,050 1,735
Options (change) 3,686 1,625
Destination 875 770
Total Price $40,465 $37,095
Total Invoice $38,146 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,015
Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimLTZR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,465$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,690$37,095
Total Invoice$38,146$35,602
Adjustments for Features-3,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,587$35,602

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
TrimLTZR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,265$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelImpalaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in101.5 in
Length201.3 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height58.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,800 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested102596%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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