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

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Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,940

Acura RSX   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,164

Acura RSX   
Difference: $5,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelRSXRSXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseType-SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $24,995
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $23,995
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 615 615 820
Total Price $20,940 $24,460 $25,815
Total Invoice $19,164 $22,369 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,460
Model Year200620062017
ModelRSXRSXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseType-SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,940$24,460$25,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,940$22,960$22,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0
Total Invoice$19,164$22,369$24,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,372-3,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,164$20,997$21,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,833$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062017
ModelRSXRSXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseType-SGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,420$2,920$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372-3,191

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelRSXGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length172.4 in167.5 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height54.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.2,902 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.052.7 ft3

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