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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,002 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 2,750      
Navigation system 2,475      
Options (change) 2,750 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,475 0 0 0
Destination 615 770 770 770
Total Price $43,315 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $39,092 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,520
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,315$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-3,47000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,845$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$39,092$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-3,13200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$2,880$2,880$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,13200-96

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length188.7 in191.6 in
Width77.0 in72.2 in
Height68.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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