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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: $41,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXGolf / GTI
TrimV6V6 A-SpecR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $35,650
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $34,225
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package     1,295
DCC & Navigation Package     2,245
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Driver Assistance Package     1,114
DCC & Navigation Package     2,154
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 4,640
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 4,324
Destination 950 950 820
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $41,110
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $39,369

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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: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,686
Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXGolf / GTI
TrimV6V6 A-SpecR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$46,700$45,750$41,110
Adjustments for Features-3,490-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,210$43,260$41,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$39,369
Adjustments for Features-3,316-2,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,055$41,105$39,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXGolf / GTI
TrimV6V6 A-SpecR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$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
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,980$8,980$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,316-2,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.7 in167.5 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,765 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
14.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287554%
Total Not Requested244046%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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