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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,344

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $26,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,175

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $22,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRLJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $22,165
Base Invoice $41,935 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $20,907
iPod integration   199 199 199   199
Sunroof     1,000 1,000    
iPod integration   176 176 176   176
Sunroof     883 883    
Options (change) 0 199 1,199 1,199 0 199
Options (change) 0 176 1,059 1,059 0 176
Destination 760 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,440 $21,344 $23,479 $25,639 $24,030 $23,114
Total Invoice $42,695 $20,175 $22,037 $24,061 $22,766 $21,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,712
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRLJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$47,440$21,344$23,479$25,639$24,030$23,114
Adjustments for Features-7,5650-525-625-1,475-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,875$21,344$22,954$25,014$22,555$22,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,610$3,670$1,211$1,620
Total Invoice$42,695$20,175$22,037$24,061$22,766$21,833
Adjustments for Features-6,8080-493-587-1,397-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,887$20,175$21,544$23,474$21,369$21,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369$3,299$1,194$1,516

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRLJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0     
Proximity key$250     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Sunshades, second row$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Universal garage door opener$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200     
Dual-zone climate control$125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250     
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150     
Automatic headlights$125     
Compass  $0$0$0 
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Trip computer$150 $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250     
Leather seating surfaces$900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$8,780$1,215$1,740$1,840$2,690$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,565$0$525$625$1,475$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8080-493-587-1,397-142

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092010
ModelRLJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length195.8 in179.3 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.0 ft3

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