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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionGTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,950 $24,295
Base Invoice $34,733 $23,323
Convenience Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Heated front seats 750  
Metal pedals 90  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Convenience Package 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Heated front seats 705  
Metal pedals 80  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 2,235 5,530
Options (change) 2,096 5,310
Destination 995 770
Total Price $40,180 $30,595
Total Invoice $37,824 $29,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,505
Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionGTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,180$30,595
Adjustments for Features-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$30,595
Total Invoice$37,824$29,403
Adjustments for Features-3,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,908$29,403

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionGTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Fog lights $125
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$6,525$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9160

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,704 lb.2,969 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?
Universal garage door opener100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested282570%
Total Not Requested122530%

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