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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIMDX
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $43,030
Base Invoice $33,207 $39,863
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Options (change) 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,440 0
Destination 770 895
Total Price $36,860 $43,925
Total Invoice $35,417 $40,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIMDX
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$36,860$43,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$39,700
Total Invoice$35,417$40,758
Adjustments for Features0-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$36,838

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIMDX
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
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 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,920

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length165.4 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.042.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft383.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX specs.

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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