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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $9,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,080 $41,620 $43,120 $24,995
Base Invoice $32,984 $38,037 $39,405 $23,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 940 940 940 820
Total Price $37,020 $42,560 $44,060 $25,815
Total Invoice $33,924 $38,977 $40,345 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,974
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7540, 8540, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,020$42,560$44,060$25,815
Adjustments for Features-3,425-11,125-11,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,595$31,435$32,935$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$2,160$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$33,924$38,977$40,345$24,815
Adjustments for Features-3,139-10,188-10,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,785$28,789$30,158$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$1,996$0$1,369$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineGolf / GTI
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power sliding rear window $250$250 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$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 camera, passenger side$150   
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
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 
Rollover sensor$50$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$200 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$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$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player   $125
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Truck bed audio system $100$100 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror $25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,465$14,165$14,165$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$11,125$11,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,139-10,188-10,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
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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