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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: $29,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,514

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $42,400
Base Invoice $23,323 $39,690
Navigation system 1,405  
Sunroof 2,100  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,349  
Sunroof 2,016  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,605 550
Options (change) 4,421 500
Destination 770 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,670 $36,445
Total Invoice $28,514 $33,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,884
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4168hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$29,670$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,670$36,135
Total Invoice$28,514$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,514$33,398

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIi3
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
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
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287

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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 Year20112015
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 Weight3,090 lb.2,634 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 GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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