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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,525

Buick Verano   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,203

Buick Verano   
Difference: $874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIVerano
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $23,700
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $22,752
Sunroof and Navigation Package 3,850 1,500  
Metal pedals     165
Rear spoiler     275
Convenience Group     1,170
Navigation system     795
Bose 9 speakers     595
Sunroof     900
Sunroof and Navigation Package 3,696 1,440  
Metal pedals     145
Rear spoiler     242
Convenience Group     1,123
Navigation system     700
Bose 9 speakers     524
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 3,850 1,500 3,900
Options (change) 3,696 1,440 3,526
Destination 770 770 925
Total Price $29,215 $36,860 $28,525
Total Invoice $28,077 $35,417 $27,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,673
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIVerano
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,215$36,860$28,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,215$33,760$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,545$0
Total Invoice$28,077$35,417$27,203
Adjustments for Features0-2,979-2,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,077$32,438$24,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,361$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Verano

Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIVerano
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
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 climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,415$5,515$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,979-2,799

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIVerano
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length165.4 in183.9 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested92536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested22513%
Total Not Requested145087%

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