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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimP-AWSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,950 $24,295
Base Invoice $46,864 $23,323
Autobahn Package   5,530
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 0 5,530
Options (change) 0 5,310
Destination 940 770
Total Price $51,890 $30,595
Total Invoice $47,804 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,334
Model Year20162011
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimP-AWSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$51,890$30,595
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$30,595
Total Invoice$47,804$29,403
Adjustments for Features-4,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,737$29,403

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimP-AWSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
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 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,180$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0670

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length196.1 in165.4 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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