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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Trim3.5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,320 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,240 $33,207
AWD 2,200  
Technology Package 4,055  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
AWD 2,066  
Technology Package 3,807  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 6,255 1,500
Options (change) 5,873 1,440
Destination 940 770
Total Price $42,515 $36,860
Total Invoice $40,053 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Trim3.5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,515$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,550$36,860
Total Invoice$40,053$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,376$35,417

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Trim3.5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 headlights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,205$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.3 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested219059%

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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