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

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,190

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRidgelineGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRTLGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,930 $24,200 $34,195
Base Invoice $31,935 $23,232 $32,827
Navigation system 2,350    
Autobahn Package   6,195  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Navigation system 2,143    
Autobahn Package   5,947  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 2,350 6,195 1,720
Options (change) 2,143 5,947 1,651
Destination 830 795 795
Total Price $38,110 $31,190 $36,710
Total Invoice $34,908 $29,974 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,989
Model Year201220132013
ModelRidgelineGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRTLGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,110$31,190$36,710
Adjustments for Features-3,2150-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$31,190$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$34,908$29,974$35,273
Adjustments for Features-2,9450-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,963$29,974$33,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220132013
ModelRidgelineGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRTLGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Dual-action tailgate$200  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,955$3,740$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9450-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
ModelRidgelineGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.0 in101.5 in
Length206.8 in165.4 in
Width76.3 in70.3 in
Height70.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.015.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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