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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: $32,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,800 $29,385
Base Invoice $33,995 $28,210
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Lighting Package   995
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Door sill trim plates   240
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Lighting Package   856
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 8,200 2,730
Options (change) 7,768 2,342
Destination 975 820
Total Price $44,975 $32,935
Total Invoice $42,738 $31,372

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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: $7,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,456
Model Year20182016
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine279hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
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$44,975$32,935
Adjustments for Features-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,860$32,935
Total Invoice$42,738$31,372
Adjustments for Features-3,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,828$31,372

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,380$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in103.5 in
Length184.4 in179.6 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested320052%
Total Not Requested296548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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