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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: $25,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $11,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,952

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $10,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,095 $21,580
Base Invoice $32,962 $20,718
AWD 1,400 2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Door sill trim plates   240
AWD 1,296 2,159
6-speed automated manual   1,055
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,400 3,590
Options (change) 1,296 3,414
Destination 920 820
Total Price $37,415 $25,990
Total Invoice $35,178 $24,952

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,372
Model Year20152017
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine273hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18195/65-15
Total Price$37,415$25,990
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,380$25,990
Total Invoice$35,178$24,952
Adjustments for Features-2,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,324$24,952

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8540

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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 Year20152017
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600		1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20055%
Total Not Requested16545%

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