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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $35,995
Base Invoice $39,863 $34,519
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 0 750
Options (change) 0 600
Destination 895 820
Total Price $43,925 $37,565
Total Invoice $40,758 $35,939

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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: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,096
Model Year20122015
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)253, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,925$37,565
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,990$37,565
Total Invoice$40,758$35,939
Adjustments for Features-2,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,035$35,939

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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 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 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel 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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Total Value of Features$7,215$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,423 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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