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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,105 $25,095
Base Invoice $32,673 $24,091
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 5,700
Options (change) 0 5,472
Destination 810 820
Total Price $35,915 $31,615
Total Invoice $33,483 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,158
Model Year20102014
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,915$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$31,555
Total Invoice$33,483$30,383
Adjustments for Features0-58
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,483$30,325

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102014
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,330$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-58

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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 Year20102014
ModelTLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length195.3 in165.4 in
Width74.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.146.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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