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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: $28,040

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,889

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRDXJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $23,745
Base Invoice $30,646 $22,795
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 3,525
Options (change) 0 3,324
Destination 885 770
Total Price $33,780 $28,040
Total Invoice $31,531 $26,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year20122012
ModelRDXJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,780$28,040
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,370$28,040
Total Invoice$31,531$26,889
Adjustments for Features-3,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,348$26,889

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelRDXJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1830

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelRDXJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length180.7 in182.2 in
Width73.6 in70.0 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,157 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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