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

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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,010

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $14,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $18,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelfortwoGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimElectric Drive primeGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,640 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $24,775 $33,667 $0
Navigation system 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350    
Center armrest(s), front row 100    
All-weather floor mats 130 235 235
Forward collision warning 250    
Navigation system 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326    
Center armrest(s), front row 93    
All-weather floor mats 121 185 185
Forward collision warning 233    
Options (change) 2,120 235 235
Options (change) 1,973 185 185
Destination 750 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $22,010 $36,155 $40,870
Total Invoice $19,998 $34,702 $1,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,162
Model Year201820182018
ModelfortwoGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimElectric Drive primeGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine80hp I0 E220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$22,010$36,155$40,870
Adjustments for Features0-6,795-7,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,010$29,360$33,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,640
Total Invoice$19,998$34,702$1,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,522-199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,998$28,180$836
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,344$0

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201820182018
ModelfortwoGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimElectric Drive primeGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
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$2,610$9,405$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,795$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,522-199

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelfortwoGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase73.7 in103.8 in
Length106.1 in167.6 in
Width65.5 in70.8 in
Height61.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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