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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: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,991

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,275 $20,175 $25,225 $28,625 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $13,633 $19,368 $24,217 $27,481 $26,328 $28,930
Sunroof 725          
Sunroof, large   1,350        
Sunroof 638          
Sunroof, large   1,297        
Options (change) 725 1,350 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 638 1,297 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $15,720 $22,345 $26,045 $29,445 $28,245 $30,955
Total Invoice $14,991 $21,485 $25,037 $28,301 $27,148 $29,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,225
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine108hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9?, 8400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-14195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$15,720$22,345$26,045$29,445$28,245$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,480-7,545-8,245-9,020-9,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,720$16,865$18,500$21,200$19,225$21,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635$4,335$2,360$4,470
Total Invoice$14,991$21,485$25,037$28,301$27,148$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,269-7,253-7,925-8,670-9,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,991$16,216$17,784$20,376$18,478$20,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,568$4,160$2,262$4,288

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelG3Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 $100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100 $100
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Manual remote mirrors$25     
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,395$6,875$8,940$9,640$10,415$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,480$7,545$8,245$9,020$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,269-7,253-7,925-8,670-9,246

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelG3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.6 in103.8 in
Length155.0 in167.5 in
Width66.1 in70.8 in
Height59.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.0 ft352.7 ft3

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