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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,030 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,828 $23,323
Special Edition 1,500  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Special Edition 1,388  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 1,500 5,530
Options (change) 1,388 5,310
Destination 895 770
Total Price $38,425 $30,595
Total Invoice $36,111 $29,403

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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: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,519
Model Year20142011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,425$30,595
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,160$30,595
Total Invoice$36,111$29,403
Adjustments for Features-1,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,922$29,403

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,680$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1890

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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 Year20142011
ModelTLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length194.0 in165.4 in
Width74.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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
Acura TL

Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested267566%
Total Not Requested137534%

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