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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
TrimGTIP-AWS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $54,450
Base Invoice $23,323 $50,530
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Options (change) 5,530 0
Options (change) 5,310 0
Destination 770 950
Total Price $30,595 $55,400
Total Invoice $29,403 $51,480

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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: $17,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,001
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
TrimGTIP-AWS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,595$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$47,785
Total Invoice$29,403$51,480
Adjustments for Features0-7,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$44,404

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
TrimGTIP-AWS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,090$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,076

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,046 lb.3,969 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
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

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