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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAcadiaGolf / GTI
TrimDenaliR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,415 $34,590
Base Invoice $43,128 $33,207
Cargo Package 315  
Sunroof 1,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Cargo Package 287  
Sunroof 1,274  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 1,715 1,500
Options (change) 1,561 1,440
Destination 975 770
Total Price $48,105 $36,860
Total Invoice $45,664 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,283
Model Year20182012
ModelAcadiaGolf / GTI
TrimDenaliR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$48,105$36,860
Adjustments for Features-8,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$36,860
Total Invoice$45,664$35,417
Adjustments for Features-7,9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,700$35,417

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelAcadiaGolf / GTI
TrimDenaliR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Towing camera$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,355$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9640

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelAcadiaGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length193.6 in165.4 in
Width75.4 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft346.0 ft3

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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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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