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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBolt EV
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $40,905
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $39,269
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,365 $35,360 $34,280
Total Invoice $24,381 $33,977 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,021
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBolt EV
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4200hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$25,365$35,360$34,280
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$31,210$28,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,845$0
Total Invoice$24,381$33,977$32,644
Adjustments for Features0-3,988-5,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,381$29,989$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,608$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBolt EV
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Regeneration paddles  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Rear camera mirror  $200
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,115$6,265$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,988-5,242

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIBolt EV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in102.4 in
Length165.4 in164.0 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in62.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft357.0 ft3

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