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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $22,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $19,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelRLJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,200 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $44,098 $22,795 $23,995
Premium Package   2,550  
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Premium Package   2,193  
Panoramic sunroof     1,118
Options (change) 0 2,550 1,300
Options (change) 0 2,193 1,118
Destination 895 770 770
Total Price $49,095 $27,065 $27,065
Total Invoice $44,993 $25,758 $25,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,642
Model Year201220112011
ModelRLJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$49,095$27,065$27,065
Adjustments for Features-6,440-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,655$25,690$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$44,993$25,758$25,883
Adjustments for Features-5,902-1,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,091$24,449$25,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,434

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201220112011
ModelRLJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,830$4,765$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,440$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,902-1,3090

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122011
ModelRLJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length195.8 in179.3 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.866.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested222596%

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