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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $31,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SGolf / GTI
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $35,070
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000  
Cargo net               100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0  
Cargo net               80
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300 100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000 $36,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,766
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SGolf / GTI
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E220hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000$36,020
Adjustments for Features-1,395-3,120-1,745-3,470-3,470-5,220-5,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,805$69,080$67,755$71,030$84,030$92,280$135,405$36,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SGolf / GTI
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0 $0     
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25$25$25 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200
Blind spot warning system       $200
Brake assist       $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear       $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist       $25
Temporary spare tire       $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Vehicle health reports       $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment       $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter       $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder       $25
Rear seat pass-through       $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles       $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear wiper       $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0      
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0    
90 kWh battery pack    $0   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
High amperage charger     $750$750 
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler       $200
Sunroof, large       $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support       $100
Apple CarPlay support       $100
Aux input       $50
CD player       $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Larger infotainment display       $0
Mirrorlink support       $0
MP3-compatible player       $50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio       $200
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
Traffic + travel information       $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass       $0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights       $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver       $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger       $50
Interior ambient lighting       $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Tachometer       $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,185$9,910$8,535$10,260$10,260$12,010$12,385$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$3,120$1,745$3,470$3,470$5,220$5,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1312721582932503372500

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelModel SGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in103.8 in
Length196.0 in167.6 in
Width77.3 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft353.7 ft3

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