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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,520 $23,395
Base Invoice $32,430 $22,459
Technology Package 3,700  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Technology Package 3,424  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 3,700 6,700
Options (change) 3,424 6,332
Destination 895 770
Total Price $39,115 $30,865
Total Invoice $36,749 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,012
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$39,115$30,865
Adjustments for Features-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,735$30,865
Total Invoice$36,749$29,561
Adjustments for Features-3,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,573$29,561

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,290$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1760

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in99.9 in
Length183.5 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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