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

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Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,950

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelILXILXGolf / GTI
Trim2.0LHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,900 $28,900 $30,135
Base Invoice $24,452 $27,229 $28,930
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,200 5,500  
Lighting Package     995
Premium Package 3,054    
Technology Package 2,036 5,090  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 995
Options (change) 5,090 5,090 856
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $32,295 $35,295 $31,950
Total Invoice $30,437 $33,214 $30,606

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $775
Model Year201320132016
ModelILXILXGolf / GTI
Trim2.0LHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,295$35,295$31,950
Adjustments for Features0-100-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,195$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,437$33,214$30,606
Adjustments for Features0-94-944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$33,120$29,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,683$0

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132016
ModelILXILXGolf / GTI
Trim2.0LHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $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$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,480$3,580$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-944

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
ModelILXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length179.1 in167.5 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in
Height55.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 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 Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.452.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested210066%
Total Not Requested110034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72550%
Total Not Requested71550%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested282573%
Total Not Requested106527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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