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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: $37,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,181

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $35,650
Base Invoice $41,560 $34,225
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,136
Destination 715 820
Total Price $46,995 $37,670
Total Invoice $42,275 $36,181

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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: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,847
Model Year20082016
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,995$37,670
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$37,670
Total Invoice$42,275$36,181
Adjustments for Features-2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,028$36,181

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
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
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
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,065$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2470

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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 Year20082016
ModelRLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length193.6 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.152.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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