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

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $13,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,800 $21,685
AWD 1,500 2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD 1,421 2,159
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Options (change) 1,500 2,575
Options (change) 1,421 2,429
Destination 975 850
Total Price $38,275 $25,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,358
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine279hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18195/65-15
Total Price$38,275$25,110
Adjustments for Features-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$25,110

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,415$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7540

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in103.5 in
Length184.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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