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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: $31,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $111,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $103,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTI SEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $143,400
Base Invoice $26,673 $134,040
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 695  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Giga World   2,000
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 598  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 2,790 2,000
Options (change) 2,510 1,840
Destination 820 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $31,395 $142,602
Total Invoice $30,003 $133,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,550
Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTI SEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$31,395$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,395$136,677
Total Invoice$30,003$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-5,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,003$127,553

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimGTI SEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
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 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system$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
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,529

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.5 in184.9 in
Width70.5 in76.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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