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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: $32,860

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,116

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $5,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelAccordAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $33,430 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,609 $30,567 $33,207
Navigation system 2,000    
3.5L V6 2,075    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Navigation system 1,824    
3.5L V6 1,893    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,075 0 1,500
Options (change) 3,717 0 1,440
Destination 790 790 770
Total Price $32,860 $34,220 $36,860
Total Invoice $30,116 $31,357 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,851
Model Year201320132012
ModelAccordAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine278hp V6278hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG21/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,860$34,220$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$32,770$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$30,116$31,357$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,116$30,028$34,879
Cost Above Minimum$88$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132012
ModelAccordAccordGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,355$4,805$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-538

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelAccordGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.4 in165.4 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,554 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.846.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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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