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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,930

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $3,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,378

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $4,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAccord
TrimGTIREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $25,060
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $22,720
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Navigation system     2,200
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Navigation system     1,988
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,200
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 1,988
Destination 770 770 670
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $27,930
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $25,378

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,970
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAccord
TrimGTIREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4190hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$27,930
Adjustments for Features-825-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$34,085$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$25,378
Adjustments for Features-793-2,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,348$32,751$25,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,403$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAccord
TrimGTIREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$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 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,615$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-793-2,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIAccord
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length165.4 in194.1 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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