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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIInsight
TrimTDIGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,885 $24,295 $21,965
Base Invoice $22,930 $23,323 $20,917
Navigation system 595 1,405 1,725
Sunroof   2,100  
Navigation system 512 1,349 1,637
Sunroof   2,016  
Options (change) 595 3,505 1,725
Options (change) 512 3,365 1,637
Destination 770 770 790
Total Price $25,250 $28,570 $24,480
Total Invoice $24,212 $27,458 $23,344

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,321
Model Year201120112012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIInsight
TrimTDIGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18185/60-15
Total Price$25,250$28,570$24,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,345-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$26,225$24,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$24,212$27,458$23,344
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,212$25,204$22,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Insight

Model Year201120112012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIInsight
TrimTDIGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,820$4,165$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-453

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Insight features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIInsight
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in100.4 in
Length165.4 in172.3 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft331.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Insight specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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