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

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Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,325 $24,295
Base Invoice $30,384 $23,323
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,000 6,630
Options (change) 1,821 6,366
Destination 615 770
Total Price $35,940 $31,695
Total Invoice $32,820 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,395
Model Year20062011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,940$31,695
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$31,660
Total Invoice$32,820$30,459
Adjustments for Features0-34
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$30,425

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-34

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length189.3 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.546.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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