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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $25,450
Base Invoice $33,995 $24,433
Technology Package 3,700  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 3,505  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,700 7,025
Options (change) 3,505 6,744
Destination 975 820
Total Price $40,475 $33,295
Total Invoice $38,475 $31,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,966
Model Year20182015
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$40,475$33,295
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$33,295
Total Invoice$38,475$31,997
Adjustments for Features-3,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,963$31,997

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line
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 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,755$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in100.0 in
Length184.4 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested99033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

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