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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,870

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,137

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIG8G8
TrimGTIBaseGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $26,910 $29,310
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,564 $27,844
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Premium Package   1,375 1,250
Sunroof   900 900
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Premium Package   1,141 1,038
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 5,530 2,275 2,150
Options (change) 5,310 1,888 1,785
Destination 770 685 685
Total Price $30,595 $29,870 $32,145
Total Invoice $29,403 $28,137 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Pontiac G8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIG8G8
TrimGTIBaseGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp V6361hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,595$29,870$32,145
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$29,870$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$29,403$28,137$30,314
Adjustments for Features-1,2250-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,178$28,137$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,258

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIG8G8
TrimGTIBaseGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,115$2,840$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2250-919

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIG8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.8 in
Length165.4 in196.1 in
Width70.3 in74.8 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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