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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: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $25,579 $23,803 $33,403
Navigation system 1,500    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Navigation system 1,404    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 1,500 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 1,404 5,952 1,651
Destination 830 795 795
Total Price $29,575 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $27,813 $30,550 $35,849

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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: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,546
Model Year201220132013
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,575$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-8600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,715$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$27,813$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-8090-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,004$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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

Model Year201220132013
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$3,400$2,540$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8090-1,874

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

Model Year20122013
ModelCR-VGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length178.3 in165.4 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height64.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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