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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: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelMDXPassat
TrimAdvance3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,980 $29,950
Base Invoice $50,800 $27,513
AWD 2,000 1,950
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
AWD 1,830 1,900
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 2,000 9,000
Options (change) 1,830 8,286
Destination 920 630
Total Price $57,900 $39,580
Total Invoice $53,550 $36,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,705
Model Year20152006
ModelMDXPassat
TrimAdvance3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$57,900$39,580
Adjustments for Features-9,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,800$39,580
Total Invoice$53,550$36,429
Adjustments for Features-8,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,134$36,429

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelMDXPassat
TrimAdvance3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,655$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4160

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelMDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.7 in
Length193.6 in188.2 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height66.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested412578%
Total Not Requested115522%

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