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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTITL
TrimRSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $39,255
Base Invoice $33,207 $36,812
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Technology Package   3,730
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 1,500 3,730
Options (change) 1,440 3,452
Destination 770 895
Total Price $36,860 $43,880
Total Invoice $35,417 $41,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,087
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTITL
TrimRSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,860$43,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$41,050
Total Invoice$35,417$41,159
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$38,504

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTITL
TrimRSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$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-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,655

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTITL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in194.0 in
Width70.3 in74.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%

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