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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: $28,455

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,319

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelILXGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.4L1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,990 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $26,597 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Premium Package 2,000      
Door sill trim plates   240 240  
Premium Package 1,895      
Door sill trim plates   200 200  
Options (change) 2,000 240 240 0
Options (change) 1,895 200 200 0
Destination 950 820 820 820
Total Price $30,940 $28,455 $29,455 $30,865
Total Invoice $29,442 $27,319 $28,279 $29,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,918
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelILXGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.4L1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionS8T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,940$28,455$29,455$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,0500-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,665$27,405$29,455$29,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,010
Total Invoice$29,442$27,319$28,279$29,663
Adjustments for Features-1,213-1,0080-1,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,229$26,311$28,279$28,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,968$1,958

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelILXGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.4L1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,115$4,890$3,840$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$1,050$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,213-1,0080-1,394

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelILXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length181.9 in167.5 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in
Height55.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
App support0No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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