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Saab 9-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,785

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $19,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model9-5Golf / GTI
TrimSportCombi GriffinS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,270 $21,685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
AWD   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490  
Sunroof 0  
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 550 2,250
Options (change) 490 2,159
Destination 775 850
Total Price $44,595 $24,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,185
Model Year20092018
Model9-5Golf / GTI
TrimSportCombi GriffinS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$44,595$24,785
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,520$24,785

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
Model9-5Golf / GTI
TrimSportCombi GriffinS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
Model9-5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.4 in103.5 in
Length190.6 in179.8 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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