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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,063

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $5,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,520 $30,345
Base Invoice $32,430 $29,131
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Lighting Package   995
Door sill trim plates   240
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Lighting Package   856
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,100 2,335
Options (change) 4,721 2,112
Destination 895 820
Total Price $40,515 $33,500
Total Invoice $38,046 $32,063

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,119
Model Year20142015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine273hp V6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,515$33,500
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,465$33,500
Total Invoice$38,046$32,063
Adjustments for Features-2,8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,182$32,063

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8640

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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 Year20142015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in103.5 in
Length183.5 in179.6 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested152561%
Total Not Requested99039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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