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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,820

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,496

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,930 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Lighting Package 995    
First-aid kit 35    
Mud guards 220 220 220
Wheel locks 80    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Lighting Package 856    
First-aid kit 25    
Mud guards 170 170 170
Wheel locks 60    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,565 6,455 1,955
Options (change) 1,296 6,115 1,795
Destination 820 770 770
Total Price $32,520 $31,820 $37,315
Total Invoice $31,046 $30,496 $35,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,765
Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,520$31,820$37,315
Adjustments for Features-2,4250-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$31,820$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$31,046$30,496$35,772
Adjustments for Features-2,3150-1,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,731$30,496$33,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,407

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Features Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
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
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  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,150$1,725$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3150-1,869

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
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
2012 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested345085%
Total Not Requested60015%

Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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