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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: $7,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,060 $36,495
3.5L V6 2,200  
5-speed automatic 800  
Navigation system 2,200  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
3.5L V6 1,988  
5-speed automatic 723  
Navigation system 1,989  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,200 1,100
Options (change) 4,700 1,056
Destination 670 920
Total Price $30,930 $38,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Accord EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,412
Model Year20082020
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,930$38,515
Adjustments for Features0-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$32,715

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,915$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length194.1 in167.6 in
Width72.7 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.053.7 ft3

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