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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: $41,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,588

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,950 $35,655
Base Invoice $34,733 $34,229
Platinum Package 4,200  
Blind spot warning system 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Heated front seats 750  
AWD 2,000  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Platinum Package 3,948  
Blind spot warning system 870  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Heated front seats 705  
AWD 1,880  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,470 4,820
Options (change) 7,962 4,539
Destination 995 820
Total Price $46,415 $41,295
Total Invoice $43,690 $39,588

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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: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,975
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$46,415$41,295
Adjustments for Features-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,155$41,295
Total Invoice$43,690$39,588
Adjustments for Features-2,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,563$39,588

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI
TrimT5 InscriptionR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
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
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information$75 
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,100$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length185.6 in167.5 in
Width73.4 in70.8 in
Height58.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested265061%
Total Not Requested172539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested307569%
Total Not Requested137531%

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