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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: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,975

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $9,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIi3
TrimTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $42,020
Tech Package 3,405      
Autobahn Package   6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700
Sunroof       1,000
Tech Package 3,268      
Autobahn Package   5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645
Sunroof       920
Options (change) 3,405 6,000 1,500 1,700
Options (change) 3,268 5,760 1,440 1,565
Destination 770 770 770 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,110 $31,365 $36,860 $39,645
Total Invoice $27,975 $30,141 $35,417 $37,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,196
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIi3
TrimTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8300, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$29,110$31,365$36,860$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-3,350-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$29,965$33,510$36,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$4,400$0
Total Invoice$27,975$30,141$35,417$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,345-3,219-2,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,975$28,796$32,198$34,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$821$4,223$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIi3
TrimTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
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$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,990$5,940$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$3,350$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,345-3,219-2,909

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122018
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,962 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested240087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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