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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ELR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ELR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,650

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $38,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $36,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIELR
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,995 $65,000
Base Invoice $17,275 $62,075
Cold Weather Package 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
CD player, remote   250
Cold Weather Package 215  
Bluetooth cell phone link 258  
All-weather floor mats 176 123
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
CD player, remote   220
Options (change) 1,885 390
Options (change) 1,705 343
Destination 770 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,650 $58,885
Total Invoice $19,750 $55,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ELR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,694
Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIELR
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5233hp E+
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG83/87 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/40-20
Total Price$20,650$58,885
Adjustments for Features0-11,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$47,860
Total Invoice$19,750$55,913
Adjustments for Features0-10,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,750$45,444

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIELR
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,550$13,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,469

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIELR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.1 in
Length165.4 in186.0 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.4,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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