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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelRDXJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,164 $25,915 $26,779
Technology Package 3,300    
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   375  
Technology Package 3,026    
Floor mats   185 185
Rear spoiler   300  
Options (change) 3,300 610 235
Options (change) 3,026 485 185
Destination 760 820 820
Total Price $37,955 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $34,950 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,588
Model Year200920172017
ModelRDXJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,955$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features-4,510-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,445$26,325$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$34,950$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features-4,153-2,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,797$25,209$27,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920172017
ModelRDXJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,550$5,140$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,153-2,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
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.2,940 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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