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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,995 $33,207
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,200 1,500
Options (change) 4,926 1,440
Destination 975 770
Total Price $41,975 $36,860
Total Invoice $39,896 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $211
Model Year20182012
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,975$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$36,860
Total Invoice$39,896$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,2680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,628$35,417

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,080$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length184.4 in165.4 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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