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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192014
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,895 $41,350
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
DC quick-charging capability   700
Park Assistant Package   910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
DC quick-charging capability   640
Options (change) 0 2,600
Options (change) 0 2,370
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,290 $37,375

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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: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,100
Model Year20192014
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/111 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$32,290$37,375
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,750$37,375

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20192014
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
36 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $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$4,115$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments5200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i3

Model Year20192014
ModelGolf / GTIi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length167.6 in157.4 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.2,634 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
17.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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