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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,386

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,935 $28,395
Base Invoice $23,937 $27,259
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Tech Package 3,405  
Mud guards 220 220
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package   995
First-aid kit   35
Wheel locks   80
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Tech Package 3,268  
Mud guards 170 170
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Lighting Package   856
First-aid kit   25
Wheel locks   60
Options (change) 4,960 2,665
Options (change) 4,679 2,352
Destination 770 820
Total Price $30,665 $31,880
Total Invoice $29,386 $30,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,665$31,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$29,805
Total Invoice$29,386$30,431
Adjustments for Features0-1,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,386$28,450

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,981

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length165.4 in167.5 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,126 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 Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft352.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested240087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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