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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: $61,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122010
Model911911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700 $23,465
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710      
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 360 360 360  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950     950      
Carrera S wheels 1,550              
Front sport buckets 800 800 800 800        
Navigation system               1,750
Xenon HID headlights               700
Autobahn Package               2,815
Bluetooth cell phone link               295
PCM 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0     0      
Carrera S wheels 1,318              
Front sport buckets 680 680 680 680        
Navigation system               1,546
Xenon HID headlights               618
Autobahn Package               2,606
Bluetooth cell phone link               254
Options (change) 11,150 7,510 6,560 6,560 6,460 2,325 1,635 5,560
Options (change) 2,304 986 986 986 0 0 0 5,024
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 750
Total Price $91,100 $100,360 $101,010 $113,910 $110,510 $140,775 $163,285 $29,775

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,781
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122010
Model911911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$91,100$100,360$101,010$113,910$110,510$140,775$163,285$29,775
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,455-2,955-3,455-1,955-5,580-12,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,645$98,905$98,055$110,455$108,555$135,195$150,955$29,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$8,410$20,810$18,910$45,550$61,310$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122010
Model911911911911911911911Golf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual      $1200 
RWD$0$0  $0   
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
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$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents       $100
Variable intermittent wipers       $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0   
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player       $0
iPod integration       $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot       $25
Surround sound     $250$250 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge     $75$75 
Chronometer      $100 
Compass       $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150$150
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$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100 
Total Value of Features$4,530$4,530$6,030$6,530$5,030$8,655$15,405$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$1,455$2,955$3,455$1,955$5,580$12,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-28-57-59-17-38-720

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122010
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 Capacity16.9 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
4.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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