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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: $9,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $9,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,335 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $13,547 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Preferred Package 570      
Cruisin' Package 595      
Sun & Wheel Package 895      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720   1,500
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,280  
Preferred Package 502      
Cruisin' Package 524      
Sun & Wheel Package 788      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651   1,440
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,189  
Options (change) 2,500 1,720 2,280 1,500
Options (change) 2,201 1,651 2,189 1,440
Destination 660 770 770 770
Total Price $17,495 $27,425 $27,645 $36,860
Total Invoice $16,408 $26,358 $26,570 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,999
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine106hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$17,495$27,425$27,645$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-3,220-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,495$24,355$24,425$29,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70$5,185
Total Invoice$16,408$26,358$26,570$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,951-3,095-7,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,408$23,407$23,475$28,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$68$4,977

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system $600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$645$3,715$3,865$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$3,220$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,951-3,095-7,033

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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

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%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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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