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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,565

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,453

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXJetta
TrimP-AWSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $23,745
Base Invoice $46,864 $22,795
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system   900
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Navigation system   864
Options (change) 0 4,050
Options (change) 0 3,888
Destination 940 770
Total Price $51,890 $28,565
Total Invoice $47,804 $27,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,155
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXJetta
TrimP-AWSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$51,890$28,565
Adjustments for Features-5,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,250$28,565
Total Invoice$47,804$27,453
Adjustments for Features-5,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,608$27,453

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXJetta
TrimP-AWSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,105$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1960

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length196.1 in182.2 in
Width74.4 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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