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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: $1,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,255 $24,495 $24,200 $34,195
Base Invoice $20,243 $23,515 $23,232 $32,827
Navigation system 1,800      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     3,995  
Navigation system 1,708      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     3,835  
Options (change) 1,800 0 3,995 0
Options (change) 1,708 0 3,835 0
Destination 790 795 795 795
Total Price $23,845 $25,290 $28,990 $34,990
Total Invoice $22,741 $24,310 $27,862 $33,622

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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: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,055
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4 H140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,845$25,290$28,990$34,990
Adjustments for Features-5100-2,400-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,335$25,290$26,590$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300$5,500
Total Invoice$22,741$24,310$27,862$33,622
Adjustments for Features-4860-2,307-4,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,255$24,310$25,555$29,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245$5,276

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

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system$600 $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,115$4,515$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0$2,400$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4860-2,307-4,036

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

Model Year20122013
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 GTI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested125049%
Total Not Requested130051%

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