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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,835 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $15,210 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Trim | Base | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $39,785 |
| Advance Package | 7,950 | |
| Cargo net | 100 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Advance Package | 7,194 | |
| Cargo net | 80 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 1,200 |
| Options (change) | 7,194 | 1,136 |
| Destination | 895 | 850 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $41,835 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,835 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,231 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Trim | Base | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 22/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $41,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,045 | $41,210 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Trim | Base | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| 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 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,690 | $9,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -30 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | RL | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,099 lb. | 3,373 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
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