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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: $31,575

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,673

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $6,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,605 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,213 $33,207
3.5L V6 2,300  
5-speed automatic 800  
Navigation system 2,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
3.5L V6 2,078  
5-speed automatic 723  
Navigation system 1,989  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,300 1,500
Options (change) 4,790 1,440
Destination 670 770
Total Price $31,575 $36,860
Total Invoice $28,673 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,351
Model Year20092012
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,575$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$35,410
Total Invoice$28,673$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,673$34,024

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$2,740$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,393

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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.3,326 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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