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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: $24,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $15,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $14,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142019
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Trim2.5LBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,195 $42,020
Convenience and Sunroof Package 3,000  
Floor mats 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,880  
Floor mats 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 3,235 1,700
Options (change) 3,065 1,565
Destination 820 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,050 $39,645
Total Invoice $23,080 $37,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,156
Model Year20142019
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Trim2.5LBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15155/70-19
Total Price$24,050$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,050$35,535
Total Invoice$23,080$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,080$33,236

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142019
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Trim2.5LBase
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$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 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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$3,015$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,844

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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 Year20142019
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 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested24012%

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