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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: $41,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222017
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
TrimType SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,700 $35,655
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 500 4,820
Options (change) 0 4,539
Destination 1,095 820
Total Price $55,295 $41,295

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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 Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,595
Model Year20222017
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
TrimType SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$55,295$41,295
Adjustments for Features-5,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,145$41,295

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20222017
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
TrimType SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,165$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1020

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20222017
ModelTLXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in103.8 in
Length194.6 in167.5 in
Width75.2 in70.8 in
Height56.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.552.7 ft3

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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%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested357580%
Total Not Requested87520%

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