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

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,045

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,240

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMDXRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,195 $23,300
Base Invoice $36,514 $21,721
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 0 4,095
Options (change) 0 3,869
Destination 715 650
Total Price $40,910 $28,045
Total Invoice $37,229 $26,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,052
Model Year20082008
ModelMDXRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,910$28,045
Adjustments for Features-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,485$28,045
Total Invoice$37,229$26,240
Adjustments for Features-4,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,292$26,240

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelMDXRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,215$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelMDXRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in165.8 in
Width78.5 in68.3 in
Height68.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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