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Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelILXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.4L2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,597 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Technology Package 5,000      
Technology Package 4,736      
Options (change) 5,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,736 0 0 0
Destination 950 770 770 770
Total Price $33,940 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $32,283 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $417
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelILXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.4L2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS8T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,940$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-2,55000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,390$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,283$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-2,42600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,857$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelILXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.4L2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$3,415$3,415$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,42600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelILXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length181.9 in191.6 in
Width70.6 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
App support0No
Total Requested206544%
Total Not Requested262556%

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