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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $1,018

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelILXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $33,995
Base Invoice $26,701 $32,601
Technology Plus Package 5,000  
Technology Plus Package 4,737  
Options (change) 5,000 0
Options (change) 4,737 0
Destination 965 820
Total Price $34,065 $34,815
Total Invoice $32,403 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year20182017
ModelILXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,065$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$32,780
Total Invoice$32,403$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$31,467

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182017
ModelILXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$2,980$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,954

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,093 lb.3,481 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

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested342573%
Total Not Requested126527%

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