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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: $31,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,047

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelMDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,230 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $38,776 $28,171 $29,131
Technology Package 3,675    
Lighting Package   995 995
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Technology Package 3,333    
Lighting Package   856 856
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 3,675 1,235 1,235
Options (change) 3,333 1,056 1,056
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $46,715 $31,400 $32,400
Total Invoice $42,919 $30,047 $31,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,649
Model Year201020152015
ModelMDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,715$31,400$32,400
Adjustments for Features-5,690-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,025$30,350$32,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$42,919$30,047$31,007
Adjustments for Features-5,228-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,691$29,042$31,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,965

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020152015
ModelMDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$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$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,580$4,940$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,228-1,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length191.6 in179.6 in
Width78.5 in70.8 in
Height68.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,595 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 Headroom37.5 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?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested82555%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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