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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,990 $39,200
Base Invoice $37,252 $36,669
Technology Package 4,050  
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,673  
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 4,050 2,025
Options (change) 3,673 1,788
Destination 760 690
Total Price $45,800 $41,915
Total Invoice $41,685 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $777
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$45,800$41,915
Adjustments for Features-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,865$41,915
Total Invoice$41,685$39,147
Adjustments for Features-1,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,924$39,147

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,565$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelMDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in188.0 in
Width78.5 in71.7 in
Height68.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft361.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested92549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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