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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,580 $34,590
Base Invoice $37,113 $33,207
Technology Package 3,730  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Technology Package 3,452  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,730 1,500
Options (change) 3,452 1,440
Destination 895 770
Total Price $44,205 $36,860
Total Invoice $41,460 $35,417

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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: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,389
Model Year20142012
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,205$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,375$36,860
Total Invoice$41,460$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,806$35,417

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,995$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6540

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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 Year20142012
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 Weight3,968 lb.3,326 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 SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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