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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimRT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,785 $36,950
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Platinum Package   4,200
AWD   2,000
Heated front seats   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Platinum Package   3,948
AWD   1,880
Heated front seats   705
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559
Options (change) 1,100 7,545
Options (change) 1,056 7,092
Destination 850 995
Total Price $41,735 $45,490

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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: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,187
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimRT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$41,735$45,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$43,655

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimRT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,727

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length167.6 in185.6 in
Width70.8 in73.4 in
Height58.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested170039%
Total Not Requested267561%

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