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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,780 $34,590
Base Invoice $40,795 $33,207
Technology Package 3,620  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Technology Package 3,221  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,620 1,500
Options (change) 3,221 1,440
Destination 670 770
Total Price $50,070 $36,860
Total Invoice $44,686 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,489
Model Year20072012
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,070$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,955$36,860
Total Invoice$44,686$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,906$35,417

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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 
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 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$6,705$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7800

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelRLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length193.6 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.146.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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