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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $48,200
Base Invoice $33,403 $44,098
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
Options (change) 1,720 0
Options (change) 1,651 0
Destination 795 895
Total Price $37,310 $49,095
Total Invoice $35,849 $44,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,068
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,310$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$46,830
Total Invoice$35,849$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,849$42,917

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,076

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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 Year20132012
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 Weight3,326 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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