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Honda Odyssey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Odyssey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelOdysseyOdysseyGolf / GTI
TrimTouringTouring Elite1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,330 $43,825 $29,385
Base Invoice $37,772 $40,048 $28,210
Lighting Package     995
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 0 0 995
Options (change) 0 0 856
Destination 830 830 820
Total Price $42,160 $44,655 $31,200
Total Invoice $38,602 $40,878 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,415
Model Year201220122016
ModelOdysseyOdysseyGolf / GTI
TrimTouringTouring Elite1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine247hp V6 w/DoD247hp V6 w/DoD170hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,160$44,655$31,200
Adjustments for Features-3,605-4,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,555$40,125$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,570$0
Total Invoice$38,602$40,878$29,886
Adjustments for Features-3,301-4,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$36,731$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Odyssey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122016
ModelOdysseyOdysseyGolf / GTI
TrimTouringTouring Elite1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), third row seats$25$25 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,095$10,020$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$4,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,301-4,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Odyssey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelOdysseyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.1 in103.5 in
Length202.9 in179.6 in
Width79.2 in70.8 in
Height68.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,338 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
93.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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