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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimRT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,590 $38,900
Base Invoice $33,207 $36,566
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
AWD   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560
Metal pedals   190
Rear spoiler   455
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   525
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
AWD   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   528
Metal pedals   170
Rear spoiler   387
Heated front seats   470
Proximity key   494
Options (change) 1,500 3,730
Options (change) 1,440 3,459
Destination 770 940
Total Price $36,860 $43,570
Total Invoice $35,417 $40,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,919
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimRT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine256hp I4250hp I5
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,860$43,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$39,710
Total Invoice$35,417$40,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$37,336

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimRT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,629

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length165.4 in185.6 in
Width70.3 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,684 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
266 lb-ft@1800
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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