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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,845

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $21,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICR-Z
TrimGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $37,345 $21,255
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $35,851 $20,243
Navigation system       1,800
Navigation system       1,708
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,800
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,708
Destination 850 850 850 790
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $35,920 $40,635 $30,695 $23,845
Total Invoice $34,517 $850 $29,201 $22,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,095
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICR-Z
TrimGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4292hp I4134hp E122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6A1M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$35,920$40,635$30,695$23,845
Adjustments for Features-8,690-9,765-6,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,230$30,870$23,830$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$3,400$7,040$0$0
Total Invoice$34,517$850$29,201$22,741
Adjustments for Features-8,351-204-6,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,166$646$22,670$22,741
Cost Above Minimum$25,520$0$22,024$0

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

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICR-Z
TrimGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
1-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Heat pump  $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack  $0 
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500 
Automatic start / stop   $150
DC quick-charging capability  $750 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$10,315$11,390$8,490$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,690$9,765$6,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,351-204-6,5310

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTICR-Z
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in95.9 in
Length167.6 in160.6 in
Width70.8 in68.5 in
Height58.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft325.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-Z EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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