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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,050

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,744

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,930 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Lighting Package 995  
Mud guards 220 220
Wheel locks 80  
Autobahn Package   5,530
All-weather floor mats 185 176
Lighting Package 856  
Mud guards 170 165
Wheel locks 60  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 1,530 5,985
Options (change) 1,271 5,651
Destination 820 770
Total Price $32,485 $31,050
Total Invoice $31,021 $29,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $919
Model Year20162011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,485$31,050
Adjustments for Features-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,185$31,050
Total Invoice$31,021$29,744
Adjustments for Features-2,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,825$29,744

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Features Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
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, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,125$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1960

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length167.5 in165.4 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested350086%
Total Not Requested55014%

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