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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $22,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $19,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXBeetle
TrimP-AWSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $50,950 $23,395
Base Invoice $46,864 $22,459
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 5,276
Destination 940 770
Total Price $51,890 $29,765
Total Invoice $47,804 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,444
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXBeetle
TrimP-AWSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$51,890$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,620$29,765
Total Invoice$47,804$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,949$28,505

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXBeetle
TrimP-AWSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,480$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8550

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in99.9 in
Length196.1 in168.4 in
Width74.4 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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