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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXJetta
TrimV6V6 A-SpecGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $24,300
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $22,659
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Technology Package 3,505    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Autobahn Package     2,797
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 5,700 2,000 5,895
Options (change) 5,400 1,895 5,459
Destination 950 950 650
Total Price $42,850 $45,750 $30,845
Total Invoice $40,724 $43,471 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,721
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXJetta
TrimV6V6 A-SpecGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,850$45,750$30,845
Adjustments for Features-8,665-9,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,185$35,835$30,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$40,724$43,471$28,768
Adjustments for Features-8,235-9,4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,489$34,050$28,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,561$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXJetta
TrimV6V6 A-SpecGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$11,955$13,205$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,665$9,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,235-9,4210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.7 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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