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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: $31,030

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $13,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,792

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,195 $29,970
Base Invoice $36,514 $28,772
Technology Package 3,500  
Door sill trim plates   240
Technology Package 3,174  
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 3,500 240
Options (change) 3,174 200
Destination 715 820
Total Price $44,410 $31,030
Total Invoice $40,403 $29,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,472
Model Year20082017
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,410$31,030
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,960$31,030
Total Invoice$40,403$29,792
Adjustments for Features-3,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,264$29,792

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,915$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length190.7 in179.6 in
Width78.5 in70.8 in
Height68.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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