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Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,313

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,410

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTLJetta
TrimSH-AWDGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,505 $24,300
Base Invoice $35,391 $22,659
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   199
Cargo net   69
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   176
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 0 4,363
Options (change) 0 4,101
Destination 760 650
Total Price $39,265 $29,313
Total Invoice $36,151 $27,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,542
Model Year20092008
ModelTLJetta
TrimSH-AWDGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,265$29,313
Adjustments for Features-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,790$29,313
Total Invoice$36,151$27,410
Adjustments for Features-3,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,952$27,410

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelTLJetta
TrimSH-AWDGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1990

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelTLJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length195.3 in179.3 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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