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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: $32,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $22,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,036

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $20,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIRLXRLX
TrimGTI AutobahnP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $28,930 $50,530 $55,626
Driver Assistance Package 1,495    
Driver Assistance Package 1,286    
Options (change) 1,495 0 0
Options (change) 1,286 0 0
Destination 820 950 950
Total Price $32,450 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $31,036 $51,480 $56,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,642
Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIRLXRLX
TrimGTI AutobahnP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$32,450$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,015-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,450$52,385$56,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$31,036$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,802-4,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,036$48,678$52,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIRLXRLX
TrimGTI AutobahnP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Eco accelerator  $100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,790$7,805$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,802-4,171

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIRLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.5 in196.1 in
Width70.8 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested100034%

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