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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $20,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $18,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimGLSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $44,450
Base Invoice $17,138 $42,020
Cold Weather Package 150  
Stability control 280  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Cold Weather Package 133  
Stability control 247  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 430 1,700
Options (change) 380 1,565
Destination 630 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $19,450 $39,645
Total Invoice $18,148 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,796
Model Year20062019
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimGLSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15155/70-19
Total Price$19,450$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$33,085
Total Invoice$18,148$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-6,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$30,944

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062019
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimGLSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$790$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,136

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062019
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in101.2 in
Length164.9 in157.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height56.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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