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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $32,950
Base Invoice $39,863 $31,600
Technology Package 3,675  
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 3,363  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,675 375
Options (change) 3,363 300
Destination 895 770
Total Price $47,600 $34,095
Total Invoice $44,121 $32,670

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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: $8,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,585
Model Year20122012
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$47,600$34,095
Adjustments for Features-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,350$34,095
Total Invoice$44,121$32,670
Adjustments for Features-4,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,255$32,670

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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 
Power liftgate$350 
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 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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$8,015$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8660

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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.3,446 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 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 player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested84056%
Total Not Requested65044%

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