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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: $28,050

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRLJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $26,995
Base Invoice $41,560 $25,915
Technology Package 3,620  
Floor mats   235
Technology Package 3,245  
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 3,620 235
Options (change) 3,245 185
Destination 715 820
Total Price $50,615 $28,050
Total Invoice $45,520 $26,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,956
Model Year20082017
ModelRLJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,615$28,050
Adjustments for Features-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,675$28,050
Total Invoice$45,520$26,920
Adjustments for Features-2,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,876$26,920

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelRLJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,455$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelRLJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length193.6 in183.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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