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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $17

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,225 $34,795
Base Invoice $35,117 $33,403
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 0 1,720
Options (change) 0 1,651
Destination 715 795
Total Price $38,940 $37,310
Total Invoice $35,832 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year20082013
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine286hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,940$37,310
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$37,310
Total Invoice$35,832$35,849
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,818$35,849

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,534 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
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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