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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: $37,675

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,185

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,580 $35,655
Base Invoice $37,113 $34,229
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,136
Destination 895 820
Total Price $40,475 $37,675
Total Invoice $38,008 $36,185

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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: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,495
Model Year20142017
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,475$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,475$36,975
Total Invoice$38,008$36,185
Adjustments for Features0-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,008$35,513

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelTLGolf / GTI
TrimSH-AWDR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,990$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672

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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 Year20142017
ModelTLGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length194.0 in167.5 in
Width74.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.152.7 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 controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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