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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: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,680 $39,785
Technology Package 3,620  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 3,245  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,620 1,200
Options (change) 3,245 1,136
Destination 760 850
Total Price $51,060 $41,835

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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: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,050
Model Year20092018
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$51,060$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$39,810

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
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
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/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$8,140$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelRLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length195.8 in167.6 in
Width72.7 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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