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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $33,995
Base Invoice $39,410 $32,601
Technology Package 3,675  
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 3,333  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,675 375
Options (change) 3,333 300
Destination 885 820
Total Price $47,490 $35,190
Total Invoice $43,628 $33,721

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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: $11,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,204
Model Year20112017
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,490$35,190
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,725$35,190
Total Invoice$43,628$33,721
Adjustments for Features-7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,925$33,721

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$7,530$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7030

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelMDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height68.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,481 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 Headroom37.5 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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%

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