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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: $7,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201920192019
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $35,995 $40,395 $38,895
Navigation system 1,725      
Navigation system 1,637      
Options (change) 1,725 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,637 0 0 0
Destination 790 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,480 $36,890 $41,290 $32,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Insight EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,656
Model Year2012201920192019
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H228hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$24,480$36,890$41,290$32,290
Adjustments for Features0-8,145-9,220-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$28,745$32,070$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$6,100$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201920192019
ModelInsightGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$1,995$10,140$11,215$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,145$9,220$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198-2001,293

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122019
ModelInsightGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.8 in
Length172.3 in167.6 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft353.7 ft3

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