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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $64,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
Model911911911Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $23,995 $33,990
Sport seats plus 800 800      
Steering-linked headlights 770 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Rear wiper 360 360 360    
Heated front seats 690 690 690    
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 1,990    
Satellite radio 750 750 750    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890 890    
Body kit 750 750 750    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Sport seats plus 680 680      
Steering-linked headlights 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 306 306 306    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Body kit 0 0 0    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 10,415 8,325 6,305 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 986 986 306 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $95,710 $108,220 $121,500 $30,765 $36,260

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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 Carrera GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,305
Model Year20162016201620122012
Model911911911Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$95,710$108,220$121,500$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-1,745-2,145-3,7950-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,965$106,075$117,705$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$23,740$0$3,545

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016201620122012
Model911911911Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Performance meter  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,045$4,445$6,095$2,300$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$2,145$3,795$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-36-39-410-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
Model911Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase96.5 in101.5 in
Length176.8 in165.4 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height51.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317575%
Total Not Requested107525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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