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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,450 $39,785
Advance Package 12,000  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Advance Package 10,859  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 12,000 1,100
Options (change) 10,859 1,056
Destination 895 850
Total Price $61,345 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,970
Model Year20142018
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$61,345$41,735
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,030$41,735

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,005$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length196.1 in167.6 in
Width74.4 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested210037%
Total Not Requested360063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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