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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: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCR-VGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,245 $29,385
Base Invoice $25,579 $28,210
Navigation system 1,500  
Navigation system 1,404  
Options (change) 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,404 0
Destination 830 820
Total Price $29,575 $30,205
Total Invoice $27,813 $29,030

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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: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $314
Model Year20122016
ModelCR-VGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine185hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,575$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$29,265
Total Invoice$27,813$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$28,127

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

Model Year20122016
ModelCR-VGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-903

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

Model Year20122016
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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