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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $25,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleRL
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $48,200
Base Invoice $23,058 $44,098
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Technology Package   4,150
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 2,865 4,150
Options (change) 2,435 3,756
Destination 850 895
Total Price $27,735 $53,245
Total Invoice $26,343 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,075
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleRL
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,735$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$48,515
Total Invoice$26,343$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-4,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$44,418

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleRL
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,331

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleRL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.2 in
Length168.4 in195.8 in
Width71.2 in72.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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