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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIi3i3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,445 $44,450 $47,650
Base Invoice $34,027 $42,020 $44,815
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Options (change) 0 700 700
Options (change) 0 645 645
Destination 820 995 0
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,765 $38,645 $40,850
Total Invoice $27,347 $36,160 $37,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,182
Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIi3i3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp E168hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/105 MPG129/106 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19175/55-20
Total Price$28,765$38,645$40,850
Adjustments for Features-1,44000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$38,645$40,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,205
Total Invoice$27,347$36,160$37,960
Adjustments for Features-1,36900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,978$36,160$37,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIi3i3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
33 kWh battery pack $0$0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$3,440$2,000$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,36900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length167.5 in157.4 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,391 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft311.8 ft3

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