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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $111,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $103,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTIRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $143,400
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $134,040
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Giga World     2,000
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Giga World     1,840
Options (change) 6,000 0 2,000
Options (change) 5,760 0 1,840
Destination 770 770 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $30,765 $34,760 $142,602
Total Invoice $29,565 $33,401 $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: $103,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,841
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTIRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$30,765$34,760$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-700-8,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,060$134,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0
Total Invoice$29,565$33,401$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-673-7,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,728$125,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,163$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTIRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
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
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $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$0 
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,665$13,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-7,676

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length165.4 in184.9 in
Width70.3 in76.5 in
Height58.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

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