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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $52,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $4,541

Porsche 911 GT2   
Difference: $23,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820082010
Model911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $191,700 $23,465
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $0 $21,885
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690      
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960 960 295
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 140  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990      
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090       700
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,110 1,750
Front sport buckets 800 800 800 800      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           620  
Autobahn Package             2,815
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587      
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816 816 254
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 425  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 119  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842      
Xenon HID headlights 927   927       618
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,794 1,546
Front sport buckets 680 680 680 680      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           527  
Autobahn Package             2,606
Options (change) 7,640 6,550 7,640 6,550 2,220 4,330 5,560
Options (change) 6,496 5,569 6,496 5,569 1,887 3,681 5,024
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 860 750
Total Price $82,000 $91,210 $95,500 $104,710 $129,280 $196,890 $29,775
Total Invoice $71,530 $79,621 $83,394 $91,440 $113,060 $4,541 $27,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 GT2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,243
Model Year2008200820082008200820082010
Model911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6530hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 1350, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$82,000$91,210$95,500$104,710$129,280$196,890$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-625-2,000-2,625-4,975-5,800-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,000$90,585$93,500$102,085$124,305$191,090$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$11,500$20,085$42,305$109,090$0
Total Invoice$71,530$79,621$83,394$91,440$113,060$4,541$27,659
Adjustments for Features0-546-1,746-2,292-4,351-134-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,530$79,075$81,648$89,148$108,709$4,407$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$67,123$74,668$77,241$84,741$104,302$0$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082008200820082010
Model911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0   $0 
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Side curtain airbags      $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo cover      $75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control     $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Front splitter spoiler     $200 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500 
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0  
DVD-compatible player      $0
iPod integration      $100
Media drive      $15
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound    $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Compass      $0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Center armrest(s), second row      $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200  
No leather in second row     $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,730$6,105$6,730$9,080$9,905$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$2,000$2,625$4,975$5,800$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546-1,746-2,292-4,351-134-9

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082010
Model911Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase92.5 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in165.4 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height51.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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