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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: $32,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,686

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,325 $30,135
Base Invoice $30,384 $28,930
Navigation system 2,000  
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,821  
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,000 1,095
Options (change) 1,821 936
Destination 615 820
Total Price $35,940 $32,050
Total Invoice $32,820 $30,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,714
Model Year20062016
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,940$32,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$30,400
Total Invoice$32,820$30,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$29,106

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,580

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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 Year20062016
ModelTLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length189.3 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.552.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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