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GMC Acadia vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $12,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLTDenaliS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,450 $38,350 $45,465 $21,685
Cargo Package 310 310 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
3.6L V6 1,095 1,095    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 2,620      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
AWD       2,250
Cargo Package 282 282 282  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
3.6L V6 996 996    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 2,488      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
AWD       2,159
Options (change) 4,420 1,800 310 2,575
Options (change) 4,125 1,637 282 2,429
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $37,795 $41,075 $46,700 $25,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,571
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLTDenaliS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20195/65-15
Total Price$37,795$41,075$46,700$25,110
Adjustments for Features-3,190-5,790-10,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$35,285$36,360$25,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$1,755$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLTDenaliS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Towing camera  $50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$7,155$9,755$14,305$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$5,790$10,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,028-5,497-9,8270

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelAcadiaGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length193.6 in179.8 in
Width75.4 in70.8 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLE

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Roof rails250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
235/65HR18 tires400No
Total Requested55027%
Total Not Requested147573%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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