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2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,757

2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,350

2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,670

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Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI AutobahnGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,595 $25,445 $30,890 $27,995 $34,095 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,705 $24,427 $29,555 $26,875 $32,651 $17,138
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 100 69
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 235 99
Mud guards 220 220 220 220 220 139
Wheel locks 80 80 80 80 80  
Stability control           280
Cold Weather Package           150
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 80 55
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 185 64
Mud guards 170 170 170 170 170 83
Wheel locks 60 60 60 60 60  
Stability control           247
Cold Weather Package           133
Options (change) 635 635 635 635 635 737
Options (change) 495 495 495 495 495 582
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 630
Total Price $23,050 $26,900 $32,345 $29,450 $35,550 $19,757
Total Invoice $22,020 $25,742 $30,870 $28,190 $33,966 $18,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI AutobahnGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$23,050$26,900$32,345$29,450$35,550$19,757
Adjustments for Features-3,990-4,565-6,165-5,890-9,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,060$22,335$26,180$23,560$26,260$19,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$7,120$4,500$7,200$0
Total Invoice$22,020$25,742$30,870$28,190$33,966$18,350
Adjustments for Features-3,812-4,368-5,884-5,638-8,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,208$21,374$24,986$22,552$25,090$18,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,166$6,778$4,344$6,882$0

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Features Comparison: 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI AutobahnGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   $200 
Blind spot warning system$200   $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100 
Forward collision warning$200   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 $200 
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player     $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$5,290$5,865$7,465$7,190$10,590$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$4,565$6,165$5,890$9,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,812-4,368-5,884-5,638-8,8760

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in98.9 in
Length167.5 in164.9 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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