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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: $29,675

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,521

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelRLJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $24,535
Base Invoice $41,560 $23,553
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation Package   2,030
Autobahn Package   2,290
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation Package   1,948
Autobahn Package   2,200
Options (change) 3,620 4,320
Options (change) 3,245 4,148
Destination 715 820
Total Price $50,615 $29,675
Total Invoice $45,520 $28,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,949
Model Year20082014
ModelRLJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,615$29,675
Adjustments for Features-5,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,000$29,675
Total Invoice$45,520$28,521
Adjustments for Features-5,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,470$28,521

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
ModelRLJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
ModelRLJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length193.6 in182.2 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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