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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: $21,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $1,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX2.5LTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $19,995 $25,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $20,917 $19,195 $24,192 $24,091
Floor mats   235    
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 0 235 0 0
Options (change) 0 185 0 0
Destination 790 820 820 820
Total Price $22,755 $21,050 $26,020 $25,915
Total Invoice $21,707 $20,200 $25,012 $24,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $916
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX2.5LTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,755$21,050$26,020$25,915
Adjustments for Features-6200-890-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$21,050$25,130$24,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,080$3,750
Total Invoice$21,707$20,200$25,012$24,911
Adjustments for Features-5910-856-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,116$20,200$24,156$23,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,956$3,639

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX2.5LTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats  $200$200
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,745$2,125$3,015$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$890$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910-856-1,072

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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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