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

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Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $10,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRSXRSXGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseType-SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $29,252 $33,667
Leather seating surfaces 1,150   695  
Leather seating surfaces 1,047   598  
Options (change) 1,150 0 695 0
Options (change) 1,047 0 598 0
Destination 615 615 850 850
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $32,015 $35,920
Total Invoice $20,211 $22,369 $30,700 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,014
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRSXRSXGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseType-SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4201hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,090$24,460$32,015$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-600-7,795-10,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$24,220$25,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$0$1,430
Total Invoice$20,211$22,369$30,700$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-549-7,475-9,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,820$23,225$24,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$0$1,423

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRSXRSXGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseType-SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,745$2,345$9,540$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$7,795$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-7,475-9,869

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length172.4 in167.6 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height54.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.053.7 ft3

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