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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: $31,160

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,847

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,995 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,159 $28,171 $29,131
Technology Package 3,500    
Lighting Package   995 995
Technology Package 3,277    
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 3,500 995 995
Options (change) 3,277 856 856
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $37,165 $31,160 $32,160
Total Invoice $34,106 $29,847 $30,807

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,503
Model Year200720152015
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,165$31,160$32,160
Adjustments for Features-3,010-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,155$30,110$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$34,106$29,847$30,807
Adjustments for Features-2,762-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,344$28,841$30,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,966

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720152015
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,700$4,740$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,762-1,0060

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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 Year20072015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in179.6 in
Width73.6 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft366.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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