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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $23,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $48,450
Base Invoice $23,323 $44,324
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 6,630 6,000
Options (change) 6,366 5,430
Destination 770 895
Total Price $31,695 $55,345
Total Invoice $30,459 $50,649

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,784
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,695$55,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$50,530
Total Invoice$30,459$50,649
Adjustments for Features0-4,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$46,243

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,406

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in196.1 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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