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Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,045 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $24,229 $23,611 $33,207
Navigation system 1,700    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Navigation system 1,577    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,700 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,577 5,760 1,440
Destination 670 770 770
Total Price $28,415 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $26,476 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,368
Model Year200920122012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,415$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-7550-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$26,476$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-7030-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,773$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920122012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,495$2,740$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7030-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length177.9 in165.4 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height61.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested255063%
Total Not Requested150037%

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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