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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $18,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $14,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $31,450
Base Invoice $41,560 $30,193
Technology Package 3,620  
Technology Package 3,245  
Options (change) 3,620 0
Options (change) 3,245 0
Destination 715 820
Total Price $50,615 $32,270
Total Invoice $45,520 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,509
Model Year20082016
ModelRLBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$50,615$32,270
Adjustments for Features-4,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,170$32,270
Total Invoice$45,520$31,013
Adjustments for Features-3,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,522$31,013

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelRLBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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 
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 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, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,405$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelRLBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.0 in
Length193.6 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,013 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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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