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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: $37,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,181

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $46,680
Base Invoice $34,225 $41,935
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo net 100  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo net 80  
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 1,136 0
Destination 820 760
Total Price $37,670 $47,440
Total Invoice $36,181 $42,695

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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: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,334
Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,670$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,670$47,240
Total Invoice$36,181$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,181$42,515

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
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 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180

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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 Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.5 in195.8 in
Width70.8 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft313.1 ft3

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

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