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

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,834

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,466

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,635

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Model Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,300 $30,135
Base Invoice $21,721 $28,930
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 235
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 69 100
Mud guards 160 220
Body kit 1,650  
Navigation system 1,800  
Lighting Package   995
Wheel locks   80
Autobahn Package 2,796  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 55 80
Mud guards 120 170
Body kit 1,390  
Navigation system 1,589  
Lighting Package   856
Wheel locks   60
Options (change) 6,884 1,630
Options (change) 6,095 1,351
Destination 650 820
Total Price $30,834 $32,585
Total Invoice $28,466 $31,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $300
Model Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,834$32,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,834$29,510
Total Invoice$28,466$31,101
Adjustments for Features0-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,466$28,166

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,700$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,935

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length165.8 in167.5 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height58.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested211582%
Total Not Requested45018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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