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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: $19,949

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $12,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,195 $18,390
Base Invoice $30,505 $17,138
Stability control   280
Cold Weather Package   150
CD changer, remote   499
Stability control   247
Cold Weather Package   133
CD changer, remote   323
Options (change) 0 929
Options (change) 0 703
Destination 715 630
Total Price $33,910 $19,949
Total Invoice $31,220 $18,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,628
Model Year20082006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$33,910$19,949
Adjustments for Features-7,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,175$19,949
Total Invoice$31,220$18,471
Adjustments for Features-7,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,099$18,471

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,300$565
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in98.9 in
Length180.7 in164.9 in
Width73.6 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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