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Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelILXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,100 $35,070
Base Invoice $26,701 $33,667
Technology Plus Package 5,000  
Technology Plus Package 4,737  
Options (change) 5,000 0
Options (change) 4,737 0
Destination 965 850
Total Price $34,065 $35,920
Total Invoice $32,403 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $903
Model Year20182018
ModelILXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionS8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,065$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$34,660
Total Invoice$32,403$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$33,306

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelILXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,680$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,211

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelILXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length181.9 in167.6 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in
Height55.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested282560%
Total Not Requested186540%

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