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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $4,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICR-V
TrimGTIREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $25,500
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $23,724
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Navigation system     1,700
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Navigation system     1,577
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 1,700
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 1,577
Destination 770 770 670
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $27,870
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $25,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,874
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICR-V
TrimGTIREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$25,971
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$25,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICR-V
TrimGTIREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$2,740$4,690$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-704

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICR-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length165.4 in177.9 in
Width70.3 in71.6 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft372.9 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 slot25Yes
Total Requested255063%
Total Not Requested150037%

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 CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

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