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

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,159 $23,611 $33,207
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 0 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 0 5,760 1,440
Destination 670 770 770
Total Price $33,665 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $30,829 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,023
Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,665$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,9600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,705$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$30,829$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,7110-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,118$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,275$2,315$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7110-1,874

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length180.7 in165.4 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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