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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,755

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,286

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,935 $23,885
Base Invoice $23,937 $22,930
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Mud guards 220 220
Cold Weather Package   250
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   595
Sunroof   1,000
All-weather floor mats 185 176
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Mud guards 170 165
Cold Weather Package   215
Xenon HID headlights   602
Navigation system   512
Sunroof   860
Options (change) 4,960 4,100
Options (change) 4,679 3,586
Destination 770 770
Total Price $30,665 $28,755
Total Invoice $29,386 $27,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,928
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,665$28,755
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$28,755
Total Invoice$29,386$27,286
Adjustments for Features-1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,214$27,286

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Total Value of Features$1,600$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1720

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in
Length165.4 in165.4 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested215078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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