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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: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,063

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $4,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $30,345
Base Invoice $35,511 $29,131
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Door sill trim plates   240
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 0 2,335
Options (change) 0 2,112
Destination 995 820
Total Price $38,395 $33,500
Total Invoice $36,506 $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: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,300
Model Year20192015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine272hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$38,395$33,500
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,245$33,500
Total Invoice$36,506$32,063
Adjustments for Features-1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,363$32,063

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
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 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192015
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length186.8 in179.6 in
Width74.8 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,783 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft366.5 ft3

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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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