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

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,270

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,031

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $9,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelVibeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,875 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $19,727 $23,611 $33,207
Sunroof 700    
Cargo cover 60    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Sunroof 616    
Cargo cover 53    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 760 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 669 5,760 1,440
Destination 635 770 770
Total Price $22,270 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $21,031 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,040
Model Year200920122012
ModelVibeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,270$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,270$28,170$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$21,031$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-4,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,031$27,071$30,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920122012
ModelVibeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$1,620$4,815$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,070-4,944

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelVibeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length171.1 in165.4 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height61.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.4 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested102525%
Total Not Requested302575%

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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