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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $17,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $16,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $18,390
Base Invoice $33,995 $17,138
Stability control   280
Cold Weather Package   150
Stability control   247
Cold Weather Package   133
Options (change) 0 430
Options (change) 0 380
Destination 975 630
Total Price $36,775 $19,450
Total Invoice $34,970 $18,148

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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: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,546
Model Year20182006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18195/65-15
Total Price$36,775$19,450
Adjustments for Features-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,175$19,450
Total Invoice$34,970$18,148
Adjustments for Features-6,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,694$18,148

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,190$590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2760

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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 Year20182006
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in98.9 in
Length184.4 in164.9 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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