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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,680 $34,795
Base Invoice $41,935 $33,403
Technology Package 3,620  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Technology Package 3,245  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 3,620 1,720
Options (change) 3,245 1,651
Destination 760 795
Total Price $51,060 $37,310
Total Invoice $45,940 $35,849

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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: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,906
Model Year20092013
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,060$37,310
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$37,310
Total Invoice$45,940$35,849
Adjustments for Features-3,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,755$35,849

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
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 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,480$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1850

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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 Year20092013
ModelRLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length195.8 in165.4 in
Width72.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,083 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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