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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $25,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $24,020
Base Invoice $44,098 $23,058
Technology Package 4,150  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Technology Package 3,756  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 4,150 2,865
Options (change) 3,756 2,435
Destination 895 850
Total Price $53,245 $27,735
Total Invoice $48,749 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,075
Model Year20122018
ModelRLBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,245$27,735
Adjustments for Features-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,515$27,735
Total Invoice$48,749$26,343
Adjustments for Features-4,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,418$26,343

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelRLBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,705$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3310

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelRLBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.0 in
Length195.8 in168.4 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.829.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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