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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTITLXTLX
TrimRV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $35,131 $34,374 $40,626
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495    
Advance Package   7,550  
AWD   2,000 2,000
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396    
Advance Package   7,152  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 2,495 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 2,396 9,047 1,895
Destination 820 950 950
Total Price $39,910 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $38,347 $44,371 $43,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $642
Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTITLXTLX
TrimRV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$39,910$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,665-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$41,035$41,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$38,347$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-5,382-4,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,347$38,989$39,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$49

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTITLXTLX
TrimRV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$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  
Around view cameras $500 
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,365$12,030$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,382-4,433

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTITLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.5 in191.7 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255048%
Total Not Requested276552%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

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

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