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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: $71,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $61,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTI911911911911911
TrimGTI AutobahnCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $33,667 $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Heated steering wheel   470 470   0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275
Sunroof   1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Body kit   750 750 750 750 750
Rear wiper   360 360 360 360 360
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320        
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Premium Package Plus   6,290 6,290      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
Interior ambient lighting       510 510 510
Proximity key       1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated front seats       690    
LED headlights       2,765    
Wood trim           0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117
Heated steering wheel   400 400   0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   1,084 1,084 1,084 1,084 1,084
Sunroof   1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692
Body kit   638 638 638 638 638
Rear wiper   306 306 306 306 306
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,122        
Blind spot warning system   723 723 723 723 723
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Premium Package Plus   5,347 5,347      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
Interior ambient lighting       434 434 434
Proximity key       927 927 927
Heated front seats       587    
LED headlights       2,350    
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 16,505 15,185 13,950 7,325 9,315
Options (change) 0 14,033 12,911 11,862 6,229 7,921
Destination 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,920 $106,955 $119,635 $134,000 $167,575 $198,465
Total Invoice $34,517 $95,543 $107,021 $120,012 $150,559 $178,261

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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: $67,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,261
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTI911911911911911
TrimGTI AutobahnCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionM6M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$35,920$106,955$119,635$134,000$167,575$198,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-3,095-3,095-9,595-14,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$103,860$116,540$130,905$157,980$183,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,680$27,045$54,120$79,610
Total Invoice$34,517$95,543$107,021$120,012$150,559$178,261
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-2,769-2,772-8,621-13,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$92,778$104,252$117,240$141,938$164,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,474$24,462$49,160$72,015

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTI911911911911911
TrimGTI AutobahnCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manual $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150     
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 air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500$500
Limited-slip front differential$500     
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Larger infotainment display$0     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150$150
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Performance data recording app   $200  
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75$75
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim $250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,050$9,145$9,145$9,145$15,645$21,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$3,095$3,095$9,595$14,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,765-2,769-2,772-8,621-13,468

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI911
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in96.5 in
Length167.6 in177.1 in
Width70.8 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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