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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: $36,260

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,841

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIRidgelineRidgeline
TrimRRTL-EBlack Edition
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $33,990 $41,620 $43,120
Base Invoice $32,631 $38,037 $39,405
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Options (change) 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 1,440 0 0
Destination 770 940 940
Total Price $36,260 $42,560 $44,060
Total Invoice $34,841 $38,977 $40,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIRidgelineRidgeline
TrimRRTL-EBlack Edition
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine256hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$36,260$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-6,800-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$35,760$37,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$34,841$38,977$40,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,228-6,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,841$32,749$34,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIRidgelineRidgeline
TrimRRTL-EBlack Edition
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Dual-action tailgate $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$4,990$11,790$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,800$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,228-6,227

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIRidgeline
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase101.5 in125.2 in
Length165.4 in210.0 in
Width70.3 in78.6 in
Height58.3 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft37.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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