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Acura NSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura NSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $132,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $121,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $156,000 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $144,881 $23,035 $32,631
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 3,000    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 2,740    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Options (change) 5,200 6,000 0
Options (change) 4,749 5,760 0
Destination 1,800 770 770
Total Price $163,000 $30,765 $34,760
Total Invoice $151,430 $29,565 $33,401

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $126,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,584
Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine500hp V6 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS9M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 8300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$163,000$30,765$34,760
Adjustments for Features-5,6850-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$157,315$30,765$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,295
Total Invoice$151,430$29,565$33,401
Adjustments for Features-5,2810-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$146,149$29,565$32,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,163

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Features Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automated manual$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app$50  
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,225$4,540$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,685$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2810-673

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Specifications Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelNSXGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.5 in
Length176.0 in165.4 in
Width76.4 in70.3 in
Height47.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested202548%
Total Not Requested222552%

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