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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelG8G8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGXPGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,755 $37,610 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,008 $35,541 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 1,250      
Sunroof 900 900    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Premium Package 1,038      
Sunroof 747 747    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 2,150 900 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,785 747 5,760 1,440
Destination 685 685 770 770
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $34,590 $40,895 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $32,478 $38,673 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,337
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelG8G8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGXPGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine361hp V8415hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,590$40,895$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$40,820$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,230$0$3,545
Total Invoice$32,478$38,673$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-710-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,478$38,602$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,124$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelG8G8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGXPGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Hood scoop$100$100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,840$3,765$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-710-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelG8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length196.1 in165.4 in
Width74.8 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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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