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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: $34,695

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,246

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $33,525
Base Invoice $37,252 $32,151
Rear spoiler   375
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 0 375
Options (change) 0 300
Destination 760 795
Total Price $41,750 $34,695
Total Invoice $38,012 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,639
Model Year20092013
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,750$34,695
Adjustments for Features-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,315$34,695
Total Invoice$38,012$33,246
Adjustments for Features-3,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,885$33,246

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092013
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,390$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092013
ModelMDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height68.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.9 ft3

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