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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $45,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel SModel SModel S
TrimGTI Autobahn75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Cargo net 100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Cargo net 80      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 100 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 80 0 0 0
Destination 850 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,020 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,644
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel SModel SModel S
TrimGTI Autobahn75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,020$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,345-4,095-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$78,155$96,905$128,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel SModel SModel S
TrimGTI Autobahn75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $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$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$7,215$10,560$11,310$12,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345$4,095$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0259255253

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in116.5 in
Length167.6 in196.0 in
Width70.8 in77.3 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft363.4 ft3

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