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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,030 $34,590
Base Invoice $39,863 $33,207
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 0 1,500
Options (change) 0 1,440
Destination 895 770
Total Price $43,925 $36,860
Total Invoice $40,758 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,925$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$36,860
Total Invoice$40,758$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,838$35,417

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9200

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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 Year20122012
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in165.4 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height68.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,326 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 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 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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