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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,195 $23,395
Base Invoice $30,505 $22,459
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Navigation Package   1,600
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Navigation Package   1,536
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 5,276
Destination 715 770
Total Price $33,910 $29,765
Total Invoice $31,220 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,910$29,765
Adjustments for Features-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$29,765
Total Invoice$31,220$28,505
Adjustments for Features-3,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,270$28,505

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,925$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9500

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in99.9 in
Length180.7 in168.4 in
Width73.6 in71.2 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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