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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTITLX
TrimR3.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $35,320
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Advance Package   7,280
AWD   2,200
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Advance Package   6,738
AWD   2,036
Options (change) 1,100 9,480
Options (change) 1,056 8,774
Destination 850 920
Total Price $41,735 $45,720

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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: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,351
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTITLX
TrimR3.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$41,735$45,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$44,005

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTITLX
TrimR3.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,415$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,608

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTITLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.6 in190.3 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,748 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
17.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257543%
Total Not Requested341557%

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