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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: $21,804

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $17,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,774

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $16,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,335 $44,450
Base Invoice $18,512 $42,020
Cold Weather Package 225  
iPod integration 199  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Cold Weather Package 199  
iPod integration 176  
Bluetooth cell phone link 254  
Sunroof 883 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 1,719 1,700
Options (change) 1,512 1,565
Destination 750 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,804 $39,645
Total Invoice $20,774 $37,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,732
Model Year20102018
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15155/70-19
Total Price$21,804$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,804$34,755
Total Invoice$20,774$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-4,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,774$32,506

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102018
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,710$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,574

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102018
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.2 in
Length165.4 in157.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

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

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