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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: $36,260

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,841

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionR
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,620 $43,120 $33,990
Base Invoice $38,037 $39,405 $32,631
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 0 0 1,500
Options (change) 0 0 1,440
Destination 940 940 770
Total Price $42,560 $44,060 $36,260
Total Invoice $38,977 $40,345 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year201820182012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionR
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6280hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,560$44,060$36,260
Adjustments for Features-6,800-6,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$37,260$36,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,977$40,345$34,841
Adjustments for Features-6,228-6,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$34,118$34,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,369$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionR
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Truck bed audio system$100$100 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$11,790$11,790$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,800$6,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,228-6,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelRidgelineGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase125.2 in101.5 in
Length210.0 in165.4 in
Width78.6 in70.3 in
Height70.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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