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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $46,680
Base Invoice $23,323 $41,935
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Technology Package   3,620
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 6,630 3,620
Options (change) 6,366 3,245
Destination 770 760
Total Price $31,695 $51,060
Total Invoice $30,459 $45,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,689
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,695$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$46,845
Total Invoice$30,459$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$42,148

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,515$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,792

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length165.4 in195.8 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

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