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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: $32,720

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $6,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAccord
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $27,655
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
3.5L V6   2,075
Navigation system   2,200
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
3.5L V6   1,893
Navigation system   2,007
Options (change) 1,100 4,275
Options (change) 1,056 3,900
Destination 995 790
Total Price $39,040 $32,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Accord EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,215
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAccord
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4271hp V6
TransmissionS7A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$39,040$32,720
Adjustments for Features-5,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,765$32,720

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAccord
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,390$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAccord
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.6 in194.1 in
Width70.8 in72.7 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

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