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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: $22,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,521

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelRLJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $42,801 $30,619 $23,553
Technology Package 4,150    
Autobahn Package     2,290
Navigation Package     2,030
Technology Package 3,721    
Autobahn Package     2,200
Navigation Package     1,948
Options (change) 4,150 0 4,320
Options (change) 3,721 0 4,148
Destination 885 820 820
Total Price $52,235 $32,715 $29,675
Total Invoice $47,407 $31,439 $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: $16,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,268
Model Year201120142014
ModelRLJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,235$32,715$29,675
Adjustments for Features-6,190-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,045$31,915$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,240$0
Total Invoice$47,407$31,439$28,521
Adjustments for Features-5,618-7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,789$30,670$28,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,149$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120142014
ModelRLJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app $25$25
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Metal pedals  $75
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, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,455$3,065$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,618-7690

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112014
ModelRLJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length195.8 in182.2 in
Width72.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.2,805 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 Volume13.8 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

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