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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: $21,970

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,768

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,300 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,098 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 770 770 770
Total Price $21,970 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $20,768 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,560
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,970$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-995-1,095-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,970$24,710$24,270$30,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$5,845
Total Invoice$20,768$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-956-1,053-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,768$23,751$23,328$28,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$5,609

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25 $25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$1,670$2,665$2,765$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995$1,095$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-956-1,053-5,040

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelInsightGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in101.5 in
Length172.3 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.5 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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