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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,245

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,905

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIRGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $35,070
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $33,667
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Mud guards 220 220 220
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
First-aid kit     35
Wheel locks     80
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Mud guards 170 170 170
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
First-aid kit     25
Wheel locks     60
Options (change) 6,655 2,175 570
Options (change) 6,307 2,006 440
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $32,245 $37,765 $36,490
Total Invoice $30,905 $36,204 $34,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $977
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIRGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,245$37,765$36,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,245$35,815$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,905$36,204$34,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,869-5,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,905$34,335$29,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,430$0

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Features Comparison: 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIRGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot$25$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,350$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,869-5,029

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Specifications Comparison: 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length165.4 in167.6 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash75No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342587%
Total Not Requested50013%

Option Package Details
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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