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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: $15,720

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,991

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $8,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,275 $19,995 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $13,633 $19,195 $24,192 $23,803 $33,403
Sunroof 725        
Convenience and Sunroof Package   3,000      
Floor mats   235      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,695    
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,500  
Sunroof 638        
Convenience and Sunroof Package   2,880      
Floor mats   185      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,627    
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,400  
Options (change) 725 3,235 1,695 2,500 0
Options (change) 638 3,065 1,627 2,400 0
Destination 720 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,720 $24,025 $27,690 $28,090 $35,590
Total Invoice $14,991 $23,055 $26,614 $26,998 $34,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,839
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine108hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-14195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$15,720$24,025$27,690$28,090$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-5,445-5,545-5,695-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,720$18,580$22,145$22,395$27,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,565$3,815$8,715
Total Invoice$14,991$23,055$26,614$26,998$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-5,225-5,330-5,474-7,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,991$17,830$21,284$21,524$26,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,454$3,694$8,397

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
HD radio $50 $50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Manual remote mirrors$25    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,570$7,015$7,115$7,265$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,445$5,545$5,695$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,225-5,330-5,474-7,971

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
iPod integration100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested106552%

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 wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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