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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: $32,600

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,607

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $5,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,555 $34,590
Base Invoice $24,974 $33,207
Navigation system 2,200  
3.5L V6 2,075  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation system 1,988  
3.5L V6 1,875  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,275 1,500
Options (change) 3,863 1,440
Destination 770 770
Total Price $32,600 $36,860
Total Invoice $29,607 $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: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,921
Model Year20112012
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,600$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$35,935
Total Invoice$29,607$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,607$34,528

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
USB port$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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$3,165$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-889

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,553 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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