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

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,195 $24,295
Base Invoice $36,514 $23,323
Autobahn Package   5,530
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 0 5,530
Options (change) 0 5,310
Destination 715 770
Total Price $40,910 $30,595
Total Invoice $37,229 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,003
Model Year20082011
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,910$30,595
Adjustments for Features-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$30,595
Total Invoice$37,229$29,403
Adjustments for Features-4,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,406$29,403

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,390$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8230

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in165.4 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height68.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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