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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,845

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $1,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,741

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $1,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,255 $23,225 $23,695
Base Invoice $20,243 $22,297 $22,747
Navigation system 1,800 595 1,405
Xenon HID headlights   700  
Sunroof     2,100
Navigation system 1,708 512 1,349
Xenon HID headlights   602  
Sunroof     2,016
Options (change) 1,800 1,295 3,505
Options (change) 1,708 1,114 3,365
Destination 790 770 770
Total Price $23,845 $25,290 $27,970
Total Invoice $22,741 $24,181 $26,882

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,134
Model Year201220112011
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4 H140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,845$25,290$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-320-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$24,970$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985
Total Invoice$22,741$24,181$26,882
Adjustments for Features0-306-1,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,741$23,875$24,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,070

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

Model Year201220112011
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,525$1,845$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306-1,937

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

Model Year20122011
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.9 in101.5 in
Length160.6 in165.4 in
Width68.5 in70.3 in
Height54.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,638 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested110088%

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