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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: $23,770

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $5,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,460

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $5,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,300 $27,995 $34,095 $35,655 $36,995
Base Invoice $20,098 $26,875 $32,651 $34,229 $35,515
Navigation system 1,800        
Navigation system 1,692        
Options (change) 1,800 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,692 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,770 $28,815 $34,915 $36,475 $30,315
Total Invoice $22,460 $27,695 $33,471 $35,049 $28,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $326
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$23,770$28,815$34,915$36,475$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,770-8,170-6,245-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$24,045$26,745$30,230$23,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$3,475$6,960$0
Total Invoice$22,460$27,695$33,471$35,049$28,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,585-7,832-6,001-6,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,460$23,110$25,639$29,048$22,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$976$3,505$6,914$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
1-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Backup collision intervention    $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$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield    $250
Heat pump    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$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
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$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$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,520$7,290$10,690$8,765$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,770$8,170$6,245$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,585-7,832-6,001-6,701

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102017
ModelInsightGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.8 in
Length172.3 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft352.7 ft3

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