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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,455

2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $3,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,025 $21,685
All-weather floor mats 235 235
First-aid kit 35 35
Wheel locks 80 80
Cargo net 100 100
Mud guards 220 220
AWD   2,250
All-weather floor mats 185 185
First-aid kit 25 25
Wheel locks 60 60
Cargo net 80 80
Mud guards 170 170
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 670 2,920
Options (change) 520 2,679
Destination 820 850
Total Price $28,515 $25,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,057
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$28,515$25,455
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,740$25,455

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Features Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6980

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.5 in
Length179.6 in179.8 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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