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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: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,245 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $25,579 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 1,500    
Navigation system 1,404    
Options (change) 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 1,404 0 0
Destination 830 820 820
Total Price $29,575 $30,165 $31,165
Total Invoice $27,813 $28,991 $29,951

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $461
Model Year201220152015
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine185hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,575$30,165$31,165
Adjustments for Features-310-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$29,115$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$27,813$28,991$29,951
Adjustments for Features-292-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,521$27,982$29,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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

Model Year201220152015
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,640$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-292-1,0090

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

Model Year20122015
ModelCR-VGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length178.3 in179.6 in
Width71.6 in70.8 in
Height64.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft366.5 ft3

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