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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $22,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelMDXMDXGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyAdvanceS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $21,685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
AWD     2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
AWD     2,159
Options (change) 0 0 2,575
Options (change) 0 0 2,429
Destination 920 920 850
Total Price $47,960 $55,900 $25,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,699
Model Year201520152018
ModelMDXMDXGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyAdvanceS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$47,960$55,900$25,110
Adjustments for Features-8,065-12,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$43,285$25,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152018
ModelMDXMDXGolf / GTI
TrimTechnologyAdvanceS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,905$16,455$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,065$12,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,475-11,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in103.5 in
Length193.6 in179.8 in
Width77.2 in70.8 in
Height66.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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