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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,047

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRDX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $32,895
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $30,646
Lighting Package 995 995  
Door sill trim plates 240 240  
Technology Package     3,100
Lighting Package 856 856  
Door sill trim plates 200 200  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 1,235 1,235 3,100
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 2,843
Destination 820 820 885
Total Price $31,400 $32,400 $36,880
Total Invoice $30,047 $31,007 $34,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,668
Model Year201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRDX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D240hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,400$32,400$36,880
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$32,400$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$30,047$31,007$34,374
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-1,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,042$31,007$32,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRDX
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,340$3,290$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0050-1,664

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in104.3 in
Length179.6 in180.7 in
Width70.8 in73.6 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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