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2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,187

2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,728

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,618

2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,249

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Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLSBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $19,795 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $17,138 $19,003 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Stability control 280        
Cold Weather Package 150        
Mud guards 139 220 220 220 220
All-weather floor mats 99 235 235 235 235
CD changer, remote 499        
Convenience and Sunroof Package   2,660      
Floor mats   235      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720   1,500
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,280  
Stability control 247        
Cold Weather Package 133        
Mud guards 83 170 170 170 170
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185 185 185
CD changer, remote 323        
Convenience and Sunroof Package   2,554      
Floor mats   185      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651   1,440
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,189  
Options (change) 1,167 3,350 2,175 2,735 1,955
Options (change) 850 3,094 2,006 2,544 1,795
Destination 630 770 770 770 770
Total Price $20,187 $23,915 $27,880 $28,100 $37,315
Total Invoice $18,618 $22,867 $26,713 $26,925 $35,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLSBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,187$23,915$27,880$28,100$37,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-2,390-2,365-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,187$21,775$25,490$25,735$30,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,715$3,960$9,075
Total Invoice$18,618$22,867$26,713$26,925$35,772
Adjustments for Features0-2,046-2,290-2,266-6,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,618$20,821$24,423$24,659$29,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,602$3,838$8,753

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Features Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLSBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125 $125 $125
HD radio $50 $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$800$2,940$3,190$3,165$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$2,390$2,365$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,046-2,290-2,266-6,198

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in101.5 in
Length164.9 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested139074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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