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2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,757

2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,350

2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,630

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Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLS1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $20,175 $25,225 $28,625 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $17,138 $19,368 $24,217 $27,481 $26,328 $28,930
Stability control 280          
Cold Weather Package 150          
Cargo net 69 100 100 100 100 100
Mud guards 139 220 220 220 220 220
All-weather floor mats 99 235 235 235 235 235
Wheel locks   80 80 80 80 80
Sunroof, large   1,350        
Stability control 247          
Cold Weather Package 133          
Cargo net 55 80 80 80 80 80
Mud guards 83 170 170 170 170 170
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185 185 185 185
Wheel locks   60 60 60 60 60
Sunroof, large   1,297        
Options (change) 737 1,985 635 635 635 635
Options (change) 582 1,792 495 495 495 495
Destination 630 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $19,757 $22,980 $26,680 $30,080 $28,880 $31,590
Total Invoice $18,350 $21,980 $25,532 $28,796 $27,643 $30,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,239
Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLS1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,757$22,980$26,680$30,080$28,880$31,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-4,565-5,115-5,890-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,757$20,480$22,115$24,965$22,990$25,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635$4,485$2,510$4,620
Total Invoice$18,350$21,980$25,532$28,796$27,643$30,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,391-4,369-4,897-5,638-6,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,350$19,589$21,163$23,899$22,005$24,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,574$4,310$2,416$4,442

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Features Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLS1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 $100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100 $100
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,365$3,865$5,930$6,480$7,255$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$4,565$5,115$5,890$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,391-4,369-4,897-5,638-6,214

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in103.8 in
Length164.9 in167.5 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft352.7 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
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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