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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: $3,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $27,425 $30,135 $35,650 $35,595
Base Invoice $20,917 $26,328 $28,930 $34,225 $34,171
Navigation system 1,725        
Navigation system 1,637        
Options (change) 1,725 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,637 0 0 0 0
Destination 790 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,480 $28,245 $30,955 $36,470 $28,915
Total Invoice $23,344 $27,148 $29,750 $35,045 $27,491

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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: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4292hp I4115hp 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)185/60-15225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,480$28,245$30,955$36,470$28,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-4,670-5,620-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$24,175$26,285$30,850$23,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$2,870$7,435$0
Total Invoice$23,344$27,148$29,750$35,045$27,491
Adjustments for Features0-3,912-4,488-5,400-5,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$23,236$25,262$29,645$22,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$3,000$7,383$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SELGTI 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 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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    
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
Automatic start / stop$150    
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100 
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
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive, small    $5
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 $25
Traffic information$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
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 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,545$6,615$7,215$8,165$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070$4,670$5,620$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,912-4,488-5,400-5,229

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
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 Weight2,748 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 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft352.7 ft3

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