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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRidgeline
TrimGTIRRTL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $35,030
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $32,026
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Navigation system     2,350
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Navigation system     2,143
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,350
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,143
Destination 770 770 830
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $38,210
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $34,999

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,489
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRidgeline
TrimGTIRRTL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4256hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/60-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$34,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$34,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$32,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRidgeline
TrimGTIRRTL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power sliding rear window  $250
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Dual-action tailgate  $200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
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 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,690$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-2,945

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIRidgeline
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase101.5 in122.0 in
Length165.4 in206.8 in
Width70.3 in76.3 in
Height58.3 in70.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

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 Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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