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

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,500

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,774

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $1,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelVoltGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,185 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $32,818 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
All-weather floor mats 110 235 235
Cargo mat 110    
Navigation system 895    
Bose 7 speakers 495    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
All-weather floor mats 97 185 185
Cargo mat 97    
Navigation system 788    
Bose 7 speakers 436    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Options (change) 3,005 6,235 235
Options (change) 2,646 5,945 185
Destination 810 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,500 $31,600 $35,595
Total Invoice $28,774 $30,326 $34,162

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,632
Model Year201420122012
ModelVoltGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine149hp E+200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,500$31,600$35,595
Adjustments for Features-850-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$31,600$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,295
Total Invoice$28,774$30,326$34,162
Adjustments for Features-800-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,694$30,326$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,164

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420122012
ModelVoltGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0  
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,050$3,965$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-800-672

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelVoltGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length177.1 in165.4 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in
Height56.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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