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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: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $46,680
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   3,620
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 1,200 3,620
Options (change) 1,136 3,245
Destination 850 760
Total Price $41,835 $51,060

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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: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,050
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$41,835$51,060
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,810$51,060

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
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 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,165$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length167.6 in195.8 in
Width70.8 in72.7 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,373 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
17.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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