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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTITLXTLX
TrimRV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $33,207 $34,374 $40,626
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Technology Package   3,700  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Technology Package   3,505  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 1,500 5,700 2,000
Options (change) 1,440 5,400 1,895
Destination 770 950 950
Total Price $36,860 $42,850 $45,750
Total Invoice $35,417 $40,724 $43,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,027
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTITLXTLX
TrimRV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,860$42,850$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-6,665-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$36,185$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$35,417$40,724$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-6,334-7,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$34,390$35,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTITLXTLX
TrimRV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$11,055$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,665$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,334-7,521

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTITLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in191.7 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.3 ft3

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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 TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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