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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $32,550
Base Invoice $30,646 $31,249
Technology Package 3,100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Technology Package 2,843  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,100 130
Options (change) 2,843 100
Destination 885 820
Total Price $36,880 $33,500
Total Invoice $34,374 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,842
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,880$33,500
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,490$33,500
Total Invoice$34,374$32,169
Adjustments for Features-3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,011$32,169

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3630

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length180.7 in168.4 in
Width73.6 in71.2 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,104 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
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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