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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $20,917 $22,930 $23,323
Navigation system 1,725 595 1,405
Sunroof     2,100
Navigation system 1,637 512 1,349
Sunroof     2,016
Options (change) 1,725 595 3,505
Options (change) 1,637 512 3,365
Destination 790 770 770
Total Price $24,480 $25,250 $28,570
Total Invoice $23,344 $24,212 $27,458

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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: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,321
Model Year201220112011
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,480$25,250$28,570
Adjustments for Features-4750-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$25,250$26,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$23,344$24,212$27,458
Adjustments for Features-4530-2,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,891$24,212$25,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$992

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220112011
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,295$1,820$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-4530-2,254

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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 Year20122011
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 Weight2,748 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 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 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.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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