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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: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXJetta
Trim2.0TType S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $26,245
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 500 500 1,380
Options (change) 0 0 1,105
Destination 1,095 1,095 850
Total Price $40,495 $55,295 $28,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,261
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXJetta
Trim2.0TType S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10710, 17400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$40,495$55,295$28,475
Adjustments for Features-2,885-10,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,610$44,885$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,275$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXJetta
Trim2.0TType S1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Road sign information$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,440$13,965$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$10,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78-2060

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in104.4 in
Length194.6 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height56.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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