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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,650 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,639 $23,611 $33,207
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 0 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 0 5,760 1,440
Destination 975 770 770
Total Price $33,625 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $31,614 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,883
Model Year201820122012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine190hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,625$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-6,7600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$31,614$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-6,3560-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,258$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 Year201820122012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$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
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,050$2,290$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,760$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3560-1,874

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

Model Year20182012
ModelCR-VGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length180.6 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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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