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

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2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2016 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 Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $27,025
All-weather floor mats 235 235
AWD 2,250  
First-aid kit 35 35
Wheel locks 80 80
Cargo net 100 100
Mud guards 220 220
All-weather floor mats 185 185
AWD 2,159  
First-aid kit 25 25
Wheel locks 60 60
Cargo net 80 80
Mud guards 170 170
Options (change) 2,920 670
Options (change) 2,679 520
Destination 850 820
Total Price $25,455 $28,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. 2016 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 Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$25,455$28,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,455$26,740

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

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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$1,875$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,698

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

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.5 in
Length179.8 in179.6 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,440 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
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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