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Honda HR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda HR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,980

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $5,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $4,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelHR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,040 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $24,340 $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 940 770 770
Total Price $25,980 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $25,280 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda HR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,844
Model Year201820122012
ModelHR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,980$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,0100-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,970$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$25,280$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-9830-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,297$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelHR-VGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
HDMI port$25  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,125$2,115$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9830-1,874

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

Model Year20182012
ModelHR-VGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.8 in101.5 in
Length169.1 in165.4 in
Width69.8 in70.3 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.8 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 headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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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