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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: $31,710

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720192019
ModelGolf / GTIi3i3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,995 $44,450 $47,650
Base Invoice $35,515 $42,020 $44,995
Driver Assistance Package 1,395    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350 2,350
Park Assistant Package   1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Driver Assistance Package 1,200    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160 2,160
Park Assistant Package   920 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Options (change) 1,395 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 1,200 3,725 3,725
Destination 820 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,710 $41,995 $45,195
Total Invoice $30,035 $39,240 $42,215

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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: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,881
Model Year201720192019
ModelGolf / GTIi3i3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp E168hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/111 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$31,710$41,995$45,195
Adjustments for Features-2,82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$41,995$45,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$30,035$39,240$42,215
Adjustments for Features-2,67600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,359$39,240$42,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,975

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year201720192019
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  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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 
33 kWh battery pack $0$0
36 kWh battery pack$0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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$5,165$2,340$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,67600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,455 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested41525%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW i3 s

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested41525%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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