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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: $31,335

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $11,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $9,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionGTI SE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,620 $43,120 $28,025
Base Invoice $38,037 $39,405 $26,904
Lighting Package     995
Driver Assistance Package     1,495
Lighting Package     856
Driver Assistance Package     1,286
Options (change) 0 0 2,490
Options (change) 0 0 2,142
Destination 940 940 820
Total Price $42,560 $44,060 $31,335
Total Invoice $38,977 $40,345 $29,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,578
Model Year201820182016
ModelRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionGTI SE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6280hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,560$44,060$31,335
Adjustments for Features-4,950-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,610$39,110$31,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,977$40,345$29,866
Adjustments for Features-4,533-4,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,444$35,812$29,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182016
ModelRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionGTI SE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Truck bed audio system$100$100 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$11,340$11,340$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,533-4,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelRidgelineGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase125.2 in103.8 in
Length210.0 in167.5 in
Width78.6 in70.5 in
Height70.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,243 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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