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

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2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2013 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 Year201820132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $33,667 $23,803 $33,403
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
First-aid kit 35    
Mud guards 220 220 220
Wheel locks 80    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
First-aid kit 25    
Mud guards 170 170 170
Wheel locks 60    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 570 6,655 2,175
Options (change) 440 6,307 2,006
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $36,490 $32,245 $37,765
Total Invoice $34,957 $30,905 $36,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2013 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 Year201820132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTI AutobahnGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp 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$36,490$32,245$37,765
Adjustments for Features-5,2500-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,240$32,245$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$34,957$30,905$36,204
Adjustments for Features-5,0290-1,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,928$30,905$34,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,430

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

Model Year201820132013
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 
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$7,650$2,400$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0290-1,869

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

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length167.6 in165.4 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2013 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-dash75No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342587%
Total Not Requested50013%

Option Package Details
2013 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
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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