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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $10,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $9,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelTLXTLXJetta
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $26,779
Technology Package 3,700    
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats     235
Technology Package 3,505    
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 3,700 0 1,335
Options (change) 3,505 0 1,241
Destination 950 950 820
Total Price $40,850 $43,750 $30,050
Total Invoice $38,829 $41,576 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,963
Model Year201820182017
ModelTLXTLXJetta
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,850$43,750$30,050
Adjustments for Features-6,340-7,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$36,160$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$38,829$41,576$28,840
Adjustments for Features-6,026-7,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,803$34,363$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182017
ModelTLXTLXJetta
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app  $25
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $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$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,430$10,680$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$7,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,026-7,2130

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182017
ModelTLXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length191.7 in183.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,194 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested161554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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