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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,370

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $16,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIG3
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,655 $30,470 $35,070 $14,335
Base Invoice $0 $29,252 $33,667 $13,547
Preferred Package       570
Sun & Wheel Package       895
Cruisin' Package       595
Antilock brakes (ABS)       440
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       250
Sport Package       625
Preferred Package       502
Sun & Wheel Package       788
Cruisin' Package       524
Antilock brakes (ABS)       387
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       220
Sport Package       550
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,375
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,971
Destination 850 850 850 660
Total Price $24,505 $31,320 $35,920 $18,370
Total Invoice $850 $30,102 $34,517 $17,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Pontiac G3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,483
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIG3
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4106hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18185/55-15
Total Price$24,505$31,320$35,920$18,370
Adjustments for Features-4,470-7,245-10,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,035$24,075$25,300$18,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,040$5,265$0
Total Invoice$850$30,102$34,517$17,178
Adjustments for Features-155-6,963-10,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$695$23,139$24,312$17,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,444$23,617$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIG3
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manual $150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,990$8,765$12,140$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$7,245$10,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-155-6,963-10,2050

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIG3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in97.6 in
Length167.6 in155.0 in
Width70.8 in66.1 in
Height58.2 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft342.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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