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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,197

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIVolt
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $37,570
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $36,067
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     135
Navigation system     495
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
Cargo mat     55
Door sill trim plates     123
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 6,235 235 830
Options (change) 5,945 185 755
Destination 770 770 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,600 $35,595 $31,775
Total Invoice $30,326 $34,162 $30,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,434
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIVolt
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4149hp PiH
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,600$35,595$31,775
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$34,895$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0
Total Invoice$30,326$34,162$30,197
Adjustments for Features0-672-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,490$27,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,164$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIVolt
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel 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 rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,465$5,165$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672-2,305

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIVolt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.1 in
Length165.4 in180.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in56.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.8.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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