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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: $24,310

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,990 $35,070 $39,785 $37,345
Base Invoice $20,941 $33,667 $0 $35,851
Navigation system 1,500      
Navigation system 1,423      
Options (change) 1,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,423 0 0 0
Destination 820 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,310 $35,920 $40,635 $30,695
Total Invoice $23,184 $34,517 $850 $29,201

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,531
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4 H220hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$24,310$35,920$40,635$30,695
Adjustments for Features0-8,365-9,440-6,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,310$27,555$31,195$24,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$7,040$0
Total Invoice$23,184$34,517$850$29,201
Adjustments for Features0-8,038-197-6,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,184$26,479$653$22,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,826$0$22,326

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

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,700$10,065$11,140$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,365$9,440$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,038-197-6,222

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

Model Year20152018
ModelCR-ZGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.9 in103.8 in
Length160.5 in167.6 in
Width68.5 in70.8 in
Height54.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,640 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.153.7 ft3

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