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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimP-AWSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,450 $36,595
Base Invoice $50,530 $35,131
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 0 2,495
Options (change) 0 2,396
Destination 950 820
Total Price $55,400 $39,910
Total Invoice $51,480 $38,347

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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: $12,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,773
Model Year20172015
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimP-AWSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$55,400$39,910
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,860$39,910
Total Invoice$51,480$38,347
Adjustments for Features-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,120$38,347

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
TrimP-AWSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Total Value of Features$9,580$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3600

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelRLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length196.1 in167.5 in
Width74.4 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested165070%

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