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Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,495

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $5,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $5,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,335 $22,760 $24,070
Base Invoice $13,547 $21,695 $22,446
Cruisin' Package 595    
Preferred Package 570    
Sun & Wheel Package 895    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Cruisin' Package 524    
Preferred Package 502    
Sun & Wheel Package 788    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387    
Sunroof   883 883
Options (change) 2,500 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,201 883 883
Destination 660 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $17,495 $23,210 $25,820
Total Invoice $16,408 $22,028 $24,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,390
Model Year200920102010
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine106hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,495$23,210$25,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,495$20,860$22,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$16,408$22,028$24,079
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,408$19,798$21,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,371

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920102010
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$645$2,995$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,230-2,910

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092010
ModelG3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.6 in101.5 in
Length155.0 in165.4 in
Width66.1 in70.3 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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