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

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,845

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMDXMDXRabbit / GTI
TrimTechnologyAdvanceGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $23,300
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $21,721
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
AWD 1,857 1,857  
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 5,895
Options (change) 1,857 1,857 5,458
Destination 940 940 650
Total Price $50,380 $56,170 $29,845
Total Invoice $46,927 $52,303 $27,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,119
Model Year201620162008
ModelMDXMDXRabbit / GTI
TrimTechnologyAdvanceGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$50,380$56,170$29,845
Adjustments for Features-9,640-12,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,740$43,255$29,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,515$0
Total Invoice$46,927$52,303$27,829
Adjustments for Features-8,979-12,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,948$40,277$27,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,329$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201620162008
ModelMDXMDXRabbit / GTI
TrimTechnologyAdvanceGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Display key $50 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$13,255$16,530$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,640$12,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,979-12,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20162008
ModelMDXRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length193.6 in165.8 in
Width77.2 in68.3 in
Height67.6 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.3 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 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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