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

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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,540

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $16,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPassionGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $13,590 $30,470 $35,070 $39,785
Comfort Package 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225      
Tachometer 120      
Fog lights 110      
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Comfort Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Tachometer 0      
Fog lights 0      
Leather seating surfaces   598    
Options (change) 1,305 695 0 0
Options (change) 0 598 0 0
Destination 645 850 850 850
Total Price $15,540 $32,015 $35,920 $40,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: smart fortwo Passion
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPassionGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine70hp I3220hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$15,540$32,015$35,920$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-6,855-9,330-10,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,540$25,160$26,590$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$5,070

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPassionGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control $150  
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Rear-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,135$8,990$11,465$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,855$9,330$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,573-8,966-218

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase73.5 in103.8 in
Length106.1 in167.6 in
Width61.4 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 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
12.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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