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Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,600

Fiat 500 Sport   
Difference: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,651

Fiat 500 Sport   
Difference: $8,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
Model500500Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportAbarthGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,500 $22,000 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $16,850 $21,035 $23,035 $32,631
Safety and Convenience Package 950 750    
Safety and Sound Package 200      
Sunroof 850 850    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,000    
Portable navigation system 400 400    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Safety and Convenience Package 865 683    
Safety and Sound Package 188      
Sunroof 774 774    
Leather seating surfaces 910 910    
Portable navigation system 364 364    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 3,400 3,000 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 3,101 2,731 5,760 1,440
Destination 700 700 770 770
Total Price $21,600 $25,700 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $20,651 $24,466 $29,565 $34,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Fiat 500 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,901
Model Year2012201220122012
Model500500Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportAbarthGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine101hp I4160hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/45-16195/45-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,600$25,700$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features00-2,095-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,600$25,700$28,670$32,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$3,545
Total Invoice$20,651$24,466$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features00-2,013-3,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,651$24,466$27,552$30,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,815$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122012
Model500500Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportAbarthGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Portable navigation system$400$400  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$2,320$2,320$4,415$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,095$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,013-3,887

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Specifications Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
Model500Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.6 in101.5 in
Length139.6 in165.4 in
Width64.1 in70.3 in
Height59.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room49.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room47.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Sport

Safety and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Safety and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Abarth

Safety and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 Requested192545%
Total Not Requested232555%

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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