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Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,930

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $765

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $2,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,060 $24,295
Base Invoice $22,720 $23,323
3.5L V6 2,200  
5-speed automatic 800  
Navigation system 2,200  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
3.5L V6 1,988  
5-speed automatic 723  
Navigation system 1,989  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,200 6,630
Options (change) 4,700 6,366
Destination 670 770
Total Price $30,930 $31,695
Total Invoice $28,090 $30,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,624
Model Year20082011
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,930$31,695
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$30,920
Total Invoice$28,090$30,459
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,090$29,714

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745

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See a complete comparison of Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length194.1 in165.4 in
Width72.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.046.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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