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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: $37,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,225 $35,650
Base Invoice $35,117 $34,225
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,136
Destination 715 820
Total Price $38,940 $37,670
Total Invoice $35,832 $36,181

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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: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year20082016
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine286hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,940$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$35,270
Total Invoice$35,832$36,181
Adjustments for Features0-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$33,876

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimType-SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,305

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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 Year20082016
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 Weight3,419 lb.3,340 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 R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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