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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: $27,195

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $26,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRLJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $44,098 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Technology Package 4,150      
Lighting Package   995    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,690  
Technology Package 3,756      
Lighting Package   856    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,454  
Options (change) 4,150 995 1,690 0
Options (change) 3,756 856 1,454 0
Destination 895 820 820 820
Total Price $53,245 $27,195 $28,920 $30,100
Total Invoice $48,749 $26,042 $27,627 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,906
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRLJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,245$27,195$28,920$30,100
Adjustments for Features-5,715-4500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,530$26,745$28,920$29,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$3,105
Total Invoice$48,749$26,042$27,627$28,929
Adjustments for Features-5,232-4310-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,517$25,611$27,627$28,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,016$3,078

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRLJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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 recliner, 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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$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$8,030$2,765$2,315$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$450$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,232-4310-240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelRLJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length195.8 in183.3 in
Width72.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 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
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 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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