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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: $34,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $21,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,661

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $19,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimAdvanceTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,230 $30,345
Base Invoice $49,506 $29,131
AWD 2,000  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   695
Door sill trim plates   240
AWD 1,857  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Driver Assistance Package   598
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 2,000 3,030
Options (change) 1,857 2,710
Destination 940 820
Total Price $56,170 $34,195
Total Invoice $52,303 $32,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,991
Model Year20162015
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimAdvanceTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$56,170$34,195
Adjustments for Features-10,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,805$34,195
Total Invoice$52,303$32,661
Adjustments for Features-9,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,652$32,661

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimAdvanceTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$15,180$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6510

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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 Year20162015
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in103.5 in
Length193.6 in179.6 in
Width77.2 in70.8 in
Height67.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.3,440 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 Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 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 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom27.4 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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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