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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. smart fortwo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. smart fortwo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,010

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $14,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIfortwo
TrimGTI AutobahnRElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $26,640
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $24,775
All-weather floor mats 235 235 130
Navigation system     1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     350
Center armrest(s), front row     100
Forward collision warning     250
All-weather floor mats 185 185 121
Navigation system     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     326
Center armrest(s), front row     93
Forward collision warning     233
Options (change) 235 235 2,120
Options (change) 185 185 1,973
Destination 850 850 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,155 $40,870 $22,010
Total Invoice $34,702 $1,035 $19,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. smart fortwo

Lowest Adjusted Price: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,162
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIfortwo
TrimGTI AutobahnRElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4292hp I480hp I0 E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19165/65-15
Total Price$36,155$40,870$22,010
Adjustments for Features-6,795-7,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$33,000$22,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0
Total Invoice$34,702$1,035$19,998
Adjustments for Features-6,522-1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,180$836$19,998
Cost Above Minimum$27,344$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. smart fortwo

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIfortwo
TrimGTI AutobahnRElectric Drive prime
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,405$10,480$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,795$7,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,522-1990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIfortwo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in73.7 in
Length167.6 in106.1 in
Width70.8 in65.5 in
Height58.2 in61.2 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft37.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Electric Drive prime

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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