Yeah, I was somewhat surprised by the price of the loaded Golfs - OTOH, VW seems to have made a bunch of the features standard that were previously optional. Seems like a decent deal - if you actually wanted those features.
Where are you finding the list of standard features?
I can't seem to find what is standard on each trim?
This is the email dealerships received:
February 13, 2014
TO: All Volkswagen Dealers
ATTENTION: Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers
SUBJECT: Introducing the all-new 2015 7th Generation Golf and Golf GTI
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the eagerly anticipated Canadian pricing, packaging, standard and optional equipment for the all-new seventh generation Golf and Golf GTI, launching this spring as 2015 models. As the first Volkswagen branded models riding on the new MQB platform, the Golf and Golf GTI herald the arrival of a host of new and innovative features to the market. The dynamic driving experience, engineering precision and attention to detail that you have come to expect from previous generations remain but are accompanied with advanced new features and an improved value story that we cannot wait to share with you!
Available key features on the all-new 2015 Golf and Golf GTI:
All new engine family (1.8 TSI – 170 hp)(2.0 TDI – 150 hp)(2.0 TSI – 210 hp)
5.8 inch Full-colour, touch-screen Infotainment system with proximity sensor
Multi-collision braking
Driver Profile Selection
Automatic High Beam Control
ESC “Sport Mode”
Interior Ambient Lighting
Fender-branded premium audio
LED front fog lights
Panorama tilt/slide sunroof
Simply put, the all-new 2015 Golf and Golf GTI represent a landmark in the compact class with features normally found in luxury vehicles now available in the compact class.
2015 Golf Line-up
We are proud to announce that the all-new 2015 Golf will enter the market with a starting MSRP of only $18,995!
However, the Golf 3 door Trendline is anything but basic, offering a long list of new features for 2015:
1.8 TSI engine
Alloy wheels
Bluetooth
MDI
Sirius/XM Satellite Radio
Trip Computer
Despite the addition of almost $1,000 in additional equipment, the MSRP drops by just under $1,000 versus the outgoing model! This represents almost $2,000 in additional value for the customer.
The value story further improves on the 5 door Trendline, which receives all the 3 door
equipment plus:
Heated front seats
Heated windshield washer nozzles
Most importantly, despite adding all these new standard features, the MSRP of the 5
door Trendline has dropped by almost $1,500 versus the outgoing 2013 model to only
$19,995! Again, this represents $2,845 in additional value for your customers! New for
2015, the TDI Clean Diesel engine is available on the Trendline trim with pricing starting
at only $23,095 with the standard 6 speed manual transmission.
The 5 door Comfortline trim adds several new comfort and convenience enhancements
for 2015 including:
16 inch alloy wheels
Rear view camera
Fog lights
Leatherette seats
Despite the addition of almost $1,500 in additional standard equipment, the price of the
1.8 TSI Comfortline is lower than the outgoing 2013 model and starts at only $22,895!
The TDI Clean Diesel model starts at only $25,395.
The Comfortline model can be further customized with the addition of 2 new option
packages for 2015:
•Convenience Package: Auto Headlights, Auto-dimming rear view mirror, Panorama tilt/slide sunroof, Automatic High Beam Control, Climatronic
•Multi-media Package: Navigation, Fender-branded premium audio, Bi-Xenon headlights with LED DRL’s and AFS
The top-line 5 door Golf Highline features a wealth of new luxury features for 2015,
many of which are new to the Golf line-up:
KESSY
12 way power driver’s seat (8 way power adjustment plus 4 way power lumbar)
Auto Headlights
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Rain sensing windshield wipers
Ambient interior lighting
Automatic High Beam Control
Panorama tilt/slide sunroof
With a starting price of only $28,495 with the 1.8 TSI engine, the Golf Highline
nonetheless represents an improved value story from the outgoing 2013 model. The
TDI Clean Diesel model starts at only $30,995.
In addition, the Highline model can be customized with the addition of the Multi-media
Package, including Navigation, Fender-branded premium audio, Bi-Xenon headlights
with LED DRL’s and AFS.
2015 Golf GTI Line-up
The all-new 2015 Golf GTI represents yet another mile-stone for this iconic model and the launch of a more powerful, 210 hp 2.0 TSI engine with an astounding 258 lb. ft. of torque!
While the added performance will amaze your senses, your practical side will be equally impressed by the improved value story of the 2015 Golf GTI. Despite the addition of a long list of standard features, we are pleased to announce that the starting MSRP of the all-new Golf GTI is only $27,995!
This represents a price drop of almost $1,400 versus the outgoing 2013 model!
The 2015 Golf GTI line-up starts with the 3 door model and includes the following new items as standard equipment:
Top Sport Seats with newly designed “Clark” cloth trim
5.8 inch touch-screen Infotainment system with proximity sensor
Driver Profile Select
Direct Steering
Interior Ambient Lighting
ESP “Sport” mode
17 inch “Brooklyn” alloy wheels
Again, we are proud to announce that the 3 door Golf GTI will be priced from only $27,995 with the standard 6 speed manual transmission.
Owners can further customize their 3 door Golf GTI by adding the optional Sport Package with the following equipment: Panoramic tilt/slide sunroof, 18 inch “Austin” alloy wheels, Auto-dimming rear view mirror, Auto headlights, rain sensing wipers, Automatic High Beam Control.
The performance and value story improves further with the addition of a 3 and 5 door Autobahn trim to the 2015 Golf GTI line-up. These new top-line Golf GTI trims include a host of additional features, combining outstanding looks with comfort and convenience items. Added equipment includes:
Fender-branded premium audio
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED DRL’s and AFS
LED front fog lights
18 inch “Austin” alloy wheels
KESSY
Rear View Camera
Panorama tilt/slide sunroof
Auto headlights
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Automatic High Beam Control
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Priced from only $31,995 for the 3 door and only $32,895 for the 5 door, the Autobahn models are the pinnacle of performance and style, all wrapped up in a practical package.
Of course, it is possible to further outfit a Golf GTI Autobahn with 2 option packages available for order. The Technology package adds the convenience of navigation to the standard 5.8 inch infortainment system. The Leather Package adds Top Sport Seats with Vienna Leather trim and, on the 5 door model, the added luxury of a 12 way power driver’s seat. In addition, for the 2015 model year, it is possible to order the Technology and Leather packages either separately or in combination – the choice is yours.