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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $16,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $12,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelRLBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,780 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $40,795 $22,747 $28,930
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Options (change) 0 5,600 0
Options (change) 0 5,376 0
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $46,450 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $41,465 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,976
Model Year200720132013
ModelRLBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$46,450$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,1200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$41,465$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-4,5710-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,894$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720132013
ModelRLBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,355$2,235$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5710-240

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
ModelRLBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in99.9 in
Length193.6 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,940 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		13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.129.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested315065%
Total Not Requested167535%

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