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

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Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,800 $34,590
Base Invoice $34,592 $33,207
Convenience Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Metal pedals 190  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Convenience Package 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Metal pedals 170  
Heated front seats 470  
AWD 1,880  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,085 1,500
Options (change) 3,831 1,440
Destination 995 770
Total Price $41,880 $36,860
Total Invoice $39,418 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $203
Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,880$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,845$36,860
Total Invoice$39,418$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,620$35,417

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,950$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length185.6 in165.4 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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