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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $44,098 $24,091
Driver's Edition   4,600
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 0 4,600
Options (change) 0 4,416
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,095 $30,515
Total Invoice $44,993 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,551
Model Year20122014
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,095$30,515
Adjustments for Features-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,605$30,515
Total Invoice$44,993$29,327
Adjustments for Features-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,878$29,327

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelRLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
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
Navigation system $600
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1150

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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 Year20122014
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 Weight4,100 lb.2,969 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		13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.846.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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