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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,895 $24,295
Base Invoice $31,164 $23,323
Autobahn Package   5,530
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 0 5,530
Options (change) 0 5,310
Destination 760 770
Total Price $34,655 $30,595
Total Invoice $31,924 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $828
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,655$30,595
Adjustments for Features-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,020$30,595
Total Invoice$31,924$29,403
Adjustments for Features-3,3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,575$29,403

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3490

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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 Year20092011
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
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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