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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $63,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $52,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelGolf / GTI911911
TrimGTI AutobahnTargaTarga S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $87,000 $97,300
Base Invoice $33,667 $76,038 $85,011
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725
Bluetooth cell phone link   960 960
Xenon HID headlights   1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990  
Navigation system   2,110 2,110
Rear wiper   360 360
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   385 385
Heated front seats   500 500
Front sport buckets   800 800
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   119 119
Illuminated door sill trim plates   616 616
Bluetooth cell phone link   816 816
Xenon HID headlights   927  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692  
Navigation system   1,794 1,794
Rear wiper   306 306
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   327 327
Heated front seats   425 425
Front sport buckets   680 680
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Options (change) 0 11,700 8,620
Options (change) 0 9,947 7,328
Destination 850 860 860
Total Price $35,920 $99,560 $106,780
Total Invoice $34,517 $86,845 $93,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,750
Model Year201820082008
ModelGolf / GTI911911
TrimGTI AutobahnTargaTarga S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4325hp H6355hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,920$99,560$106,780
Adjustments for Features-2,5200-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,400$99,560$106,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,095
Total Invoice$34,517$86,845$93,199
Adjustments for Features-2,4220-109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,095$86,845$93,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,245

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201820082008
ModelGolf / GTI911911
TrimGTI AutobahnTargaTarga S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,000$5,480$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4220-109

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTI911
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in92.5 in
Length167.6 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in51.6 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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