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Acura TSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,880

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTSXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,985 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,084 $33,207
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 0 1,500
Options (change) 0 1,440
Destination 895 770
Total Price $32,880 $36,860
Total Invoice $30,979 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,501
Model Year20142012
ModelTSXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,880$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$35,885
Total Invoice$30,979$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,979$34,480

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelTSXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-937

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelTSXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in101.5 in
Length189.2 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,795 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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