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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Trim3.5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,450 $36,595
Base Invoice $33,664 $35,131
Technology Package 4,050  
AWD 2,200  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Technology Package 3,836  
AWD 2,084  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 6,250 2,495
Options (change) 5,920 2,396
Destination 950 820
Total Price $42,650 $39,910
Total Invoice $40,534 $38,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $557
Model Year20172015
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Trim3.5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$42,650$39,910
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,935$39,910
Total Invoice$40,534$38,347
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,904$38,347

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Trim3.5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,330$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length190.3 in167.5 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested195053%
Total Not Requested174047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested165070%

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