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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $26,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $22,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelRLNew Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $18,690
Base Invoice $41,560 $17,747
Sunroof   1,000
Sunroof   883
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 883
Destination 715 750
Total Price $46,995 $20,440
Total Invoice $42,275 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,583
Model Year20082010
ModelRLNew Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$46,995$20,440
Adjustments for Features-9,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$20,440
Total Invoice$42,275$19,380
Adjustments for Features-8,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,963$19,380

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
ModelRLNew Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $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
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$915
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3120

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
ModelRLNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in98.7 in
Length193.6 in161.1 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.127.2 ft3

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

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