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

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Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $3,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,950 $39,785
Platinum Package 4,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Heated front seats 750  
AWD 2,000  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Platinum Package 3,948  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Heated front seats 705  
AWD 1,880  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,545 1,100
Options (change) 7,092 1,056
Destination 995 850
Total Price $45,490 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,187
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$45,490$41,735
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,655$41,735

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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$9,650$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7270

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length185.6 in167.6 in
Width73.4 in70.8 in
Height58.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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