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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,695

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel 3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,345 $49,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 850 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,695 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,453
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel 3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine134hp E258hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$30,695$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,695$43,365

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel 3
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
36 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
75 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments048

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length167.6 in184.8 in
Width70.8 in72.8 in
Height58.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft315.0 ft3

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