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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $100,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,785 $143,400
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Giga World   2,000
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 1,100 2,000
Options (change) 1,056 1,840
Destination 850 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $41,735 $142,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,663
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$41,735$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$142,052

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIi8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.6 in184.9 in
Width70.8 in76.5 in
Height58.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,373 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
17.4 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft34.7 ft3

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