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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $2,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelTLGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,580 $39,785
Technology Package 3,730  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 3,452  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,730 1,200
Options (change) 3,452 1,136
Destination 895 850
Total Price $44,205 $41,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,604
Model Year20142018
ModelTLGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$44,205$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,205$39,100

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

Model Year20142018
ModelTLGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
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, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,680$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130

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

Model Year20142018
ModelTLGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length194.0 in167.6 in
Width74.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested61528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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