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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: $31,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,047

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,520 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,303 $28,171 $29,131
Technology Package 3,100    
Lighting Package   995 995
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Technology Package 2,843    
Lighting Package   856 856
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 3,100 1,235 1,235
Options (change) 2,843 1,056 1,056
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $36,430 $31,400 $32,400
Total Invoice $33,956 $30,047 $31,007

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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: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,250
Model Year201020152015
ModelRDXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
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$36,430$31,400$32,400
Adjustments for Features-1,785-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$30,350$32,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$33,956$30,047$31,007
Adjustments for Features-1,664-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,292$29,042$31,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,965

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020152015
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
FWD$0$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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,075$4,340$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,664-1,0050

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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 Year20102015
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 Weight3,744 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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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