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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: $32,495

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $3,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelILXILXGolf / GTI
Trim2.0LHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,900 $28,900 $35,070
Base Invoice $25,378 $27,229 $33,667
Technology Package 4,700 5,700  
Technology Package 4,350 5,275  
Options (change) 4,700 5,700 0
Options (change) 4,350 5,275 0
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $32,495 $35,495 $35,920
Total Invoice $30,623 $33,399 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $353
Model Year201420142018
ModelILXILXGolf / GTI
Trim2.0LHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H220hp 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$32,495$35,495$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$35,395$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,623$33,399$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-94-3,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,623$33,305$30,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,682$0

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142018
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  
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 - electrical  $500
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$3,980$4,080$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-3,541

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelILXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length179.1 in167.6 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in
Height55.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested170070%
Total Not Requested71530%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

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
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested310077%
Total Not Requested91523%

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