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

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2006 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 Year20122012201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIRGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $18,390
Base Invoice $19,003 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $17,138
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,660        
Mud guards 220 220 220 220 139
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 99
Floor mats 235        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720   1,500  
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,280    
Stability control         280
Cold Weather Package         150
CD changer, remote         499
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,554        
Mud guards 170 170 170 170 83
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 64
Floor mats 185        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651   1,440  
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,189    
Stability control         247
Cold Weather Package         133
CD changer, remote         323
Options (change) 3,350 2,175 2,735 1,955 1,167
Options (change) 3,094 2,006 2,544 1,795 850
Destination 770 770 770 770 630
Total Price $23,915 $27,880 $28,100 $37,315 $20,187
Total Invoice $22,867 $26,713 $26,925 $35,772 $18,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2006 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 Year20122012201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIRGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8300, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$23,915$27,880$28,100$37,315$20,187
Adjustments for Features-2,140-2,390-2,365-6,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,775$25,490$25,735$30,850$20,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,715$3,960$9,075$0
Total Invoice$22,867$26,713$26,925$35,772$18,618
Adjustments for Features-2,046-2,290-2,266-6,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,821$24,423$24,659$29,574$18,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,602$3,838$8,753$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIRGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
5-speed manual    $0
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$2,940$3,190$3,165$7,265$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$2,390$2,365$6,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,046-2,290-2,266-6,1980

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

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in98.9 in
Length165.4 in164.9 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

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

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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