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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,770

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $120,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,862

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $113,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTIBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $143,400
Base Invoice $18,526 $134,040
Leather Package 800  
Giga World   2,000
Leather Package 706  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 800 2,000
Options (change) 706 1,840
Destination 630 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $21,770 $142,602
Total Invoice $19,862 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,461
Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTIBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-20
Total Price$21,770$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-12,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,770$130,002
Total Invoice$19,862$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-11,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,862$121,323

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTIBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$990$13,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,759

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.9 in110.2 in
Length164.9 in184.9 in
Width68.3 in76.5 in
Height56.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110091%
Total Not Requested1159%

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