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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: $38,795

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $3,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,125 $39,785
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,136
Destination 670 850
Total Price $38,795 $41,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,769
Model Year20072018
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine286hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$38,795$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,795$35,285

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelTLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length189.3 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,419 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.553.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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