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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: $32,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimAdvance1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,500 $29,385
Base Invoice $51,143 $28,210
Lighting Package   995
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Door sill trim plates   240
Lighting Package   856
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 0 2,730
Options (change) 0 2,342
Destination 975 820
Total Price $55,475 $32,935
Total Invoice $52,118 $31,372

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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: $15,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,343
Model Year20172016
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimAdvance1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$55,475$32,935
Adjustments for Features-6,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,660$32,935
Total Invoice$52,118$31,372
Adjustments for Features-6,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,715$31,372

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
TrimAdvance1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$12,680$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4030

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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 Year20172016
ModelMDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in103.5 in
Length196.2 in179.6 in
Width77.2 in70.8 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,001 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 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		15.0 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 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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