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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $54,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $3,835

Porsche 911 GT2   
Difference: $20,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820082017
Model911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $191,700 $24,995
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $0 $23,995
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 725 725 725 1,280  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Front sport buckets 800 800 800 800      
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990      
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 0    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 140  
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960 960  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           620  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 616 616 616 1,088  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 425  
Front sport buckets 680 680 680 680      
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842      
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 119  
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816 816  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           527  
Options (change) 6,125 6,125 6,125 6,125 2,945 3,500 0
Options (change) 5,207 5,207 5,207 5,207 2,503 2,975 0
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 860 820
Total Price $80,485 $90,785 $93,985 $104,285 $130,005 $196,060 $25,815
Total Invoice $70,241 $79,259 $82,105 $91,078 $113,676 $3,835 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 GT2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,126
Model Year2008200820082008200820082017
Model911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6530hp H6210hp 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)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$80,485$90,785$93,985$104,285$130,005$196,060$25,815
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,605-3,430-4,605-7,255-7,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,055$88,180$90,555$99,680$122,750$188,580$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,125$11,500$20,625$43,695$109,525$0
Total Invoice$70,241$79,259$82,105$91,078$113,676$3,835$24,815
Adjustments for Features-1,248-2,274-2,996-4,022-6,344-1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,993$76,985$79,109$87,056$107,332$3,689$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$65,304$73,296$75,420$83,367$103,643$0$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082008200820082017
Model911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2GTI S
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 app      $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Rearview camera      $200
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Side curtain airbags      $350
Temporary spare tire      $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Vehicle health reports      $0
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$0
Front splitter spoiler     $200 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100
App support      $0
Apple CarPlay support      $100
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0  
HD radio      $50
Mirrorlink support      $0
Navigation system    $600  
Off-road navigation system    $0  
Satellite radio      $200
SD Card slot      $25
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
USB port      $25
Voice control for audio system      $25
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 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100   
Compass      $0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row     $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,355$7,180$8,355$11,005$11,230$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$2,605$3,430$4,605$7,255$7,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,248-2,274-2,996-4,022-6,344-1460

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
Model911Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase92.5 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.5 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height51.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.852.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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