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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXJetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,646 $26,779
Technology Package 3,100  
Floor mats   235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 2,843  
Floor mats   185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,100 1,335
Options (change) 2,843 1,241
Destination 885 820
Total Price $36,880 $30,050
Total Invoice $34,374 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,127
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXJetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,880$30,050
Adjustments for Features-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,370$30,050
Total Invoice$34,374$28,840
Adjustments for Features-1,4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,967$28,840

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXJetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
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, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,125$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4070

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,743 lb.3,194 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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