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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRDXJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $31,164 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Technology Package 3,300      
Lighting Package   995    
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,690  
Technology Package 3,026      
Lighting Package   856    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,454  
Options (change) 3,300 1,370 2,065 0
Options (change) 3,026 1,156 1,754 0
Destination 760 820 820 820
Total Price $37,955 $27,570 $29,295 $30,100
Total Invoice $34,950 $26,342 $27,927 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,793
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRDXJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,955$27,570$29,295$30,100
Adjustments for Features-4,610-4500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,345$27,120$29,295$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,930
Total Invoice$34,950$26,342$27,927$28,929
Adjustments for Features-4,245-4300-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,705$25,912$27,927$28,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015$2,969

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRDXJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,900$2,740$2,290$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$450$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,245-4300-48

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092015
ModelRDXJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length180.7 in183.3 in
Width73.6 in70.0 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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