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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTLJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $23,745
Base Invoice $32,136 $22,795
Technology Package 3,730  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Navigation system   900
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 3,420  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Navigation system   864
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,730 3,325
Options (change) 3,420 3,132
Destination 760 770
Total Price $39,445 $27,840
Total Invoice $36,316 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,471
Model Year20092012
ModelTLJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,445$27,840
Adjustments for Features-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,940$27,840
Total Invoice$36,316$26,697
Adjustments for Features-4,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,168$26,697

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelTLJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,620$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelTLJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length195.3 in182.2 in
Width74.0 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

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 Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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