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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,315

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T   
Difference: $1,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,575

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T   
Difference: $1,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,330 $18,495 $19,575 $24,995 $28,025
Base Invoice $18,062 $17,755 $18,793 $23,995 $26,904
Automatic climate control, front 1,200        
Automatic climate control, front 1,119        
Options (change) 1,200 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,119 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 820 820 820 820
Total Price $21,125 $19,315 $20,395 $25,815 $28,845
Total Invoice $19,776 $18,575 $19,613 $24,815 $27,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,962
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine73hp I3 H170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14195/65-15195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,125$19,315$20,395$25,815$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-4,990-6,205-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$15,700$15,405$19,610$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$4,205$4,735
Total Invoice$19,776$18,575$19,613$24,815$27,724
Adjustments for Features0-3,477-4,799-5,965-8,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$15,098$14,814$18,850$19,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$284$0$4,036$4,543

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Proximity key    $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$210$3,825$5,200$6,415$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$4,990$6,205$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,477-4,799-5,965-8,367

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelInsightGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase94.5 in103.8 in
Length155.1 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.5 in
Height53.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 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
16.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.352.7 ft3

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