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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,325 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,384 $33,207
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 2,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,821 1,440
Destination 615 770
Total Price $35,940 $36,860
Total Invoice $32,820 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,843
Model Year20062012
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,940$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$36,075
Total Invoice$32,820$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$34,663

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$2,905$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-754

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
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.3,326 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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