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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $54,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $3,835

Porsche 911 GT2   
Difference: $20,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTI911911911911911911
TrimGTI SCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $191,700
Base Invoice $23,995 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $0
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960 960 960    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690    
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725 725 725 725 1,280
Bluetooth cell phone link   960 960 960 960 960 960
Rear wiper   360 360 360 360 0  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500 500
Front sport buckets   800 800 800 800    
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990 990 990    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           620  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel             620
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816 816 816    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587 587 587    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119 119
Illuminated door sill trim plates   616 616 616 616 616 1,088
Bluetooth cell phone link   816 816 816 816 816 816
Rear wiper   306 306 306 306 0  
Heated front seats   425 425 425 425 425 425
Front sport buckets   680 680 680 680    
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842 842 842    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           527  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel             527
Options (change) 0 6,125 6,125 6,125 6,125 2,945 3,500
Options (change) 0 5,207 5,207 5,207 5,207 2,503 2,975
Destination 820 860 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $25,815 $80,485 $90,785 $93,985 $104,285 $130,005 $196,060
Total Invoice $24,815 $70,241 $79,259 $82,105 $91,078 $113,676 $3,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 GT2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,126
Model Year2017200820082008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTI911911911911911911
TrimGTI SCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 1350, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$25,815$80,485$90,785$93,985$104,285$130,005$196,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,605-3,430-4,605-7,255-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$79,055$88,180$90,555$99,680$122,750$188,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,125$11,500$20,625$43,695$109,525
Total Invoice$24,815$70,241$79,259$82,105$91,078$113,676$3,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,248-2,274-2,996-4,022-6,344-146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,815$68,993$76,985$79,109$87,056$107,332$3,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$65,304$73,296$75,420$83,367$103,643$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2017200820082008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTI911911911911911911
TrimGTI SCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0   $0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote app$25      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Rearview camera$200      
Secondary collision brake assist$25      
Side curtain airbags$350      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100      
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50      
Cargo cover$75      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control      $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0     $0
Front splitter spoiler      $200
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0      
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200      
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400  
Sunroof $900$900  $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler      $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100      
App support$0      
Apple CarPlay support$100      
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0 
HD radio$50      
Mirrorlink support$0      
Navigation system     $600 
Off-road navigation system     $0 
Satellite radio$200      
SD Card slot$25      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
USB port$25      
Voice control for audio system$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100$100  
Compass$0      
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50 $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat     $200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row      $-300
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$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,180$6,355$7,180$8,355$11,005$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$2,605$3,430$4,605$7,255$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,248-2,274-2,996-4,022-6,344-146

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTI911
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in92.5 in
Length167.5 in175.6 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in51.6 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 GT2

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%

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