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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: $13,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,246

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelMDXMDXPassat
TrimTechnologyAdvanceV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $33,525
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $32,151
Rear spoiler     375
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 0 0 375
Options (change) 0 0 300
Destination 920 920 795
Total Price $47,960 $55,900 $34,695
Total Invoice $44,453 $51,720 $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: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,688
Model Year201520152013
ModelMDXMDXPassat
TrimTechnologyAdvanceV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$47,960$55,900$34,695
Adjustments for Features-4,875-9,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,085$46,475$34,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$44,453$51,720$33,246
Adjustments for Features-4,519-8,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,934$43,000$33,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,066$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152013
ModelMDXMDXPassat
TrimTechnologyAdvanceV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HDMI port $25 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,765$12,315$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$9,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,519-8,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152013
ModelMDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length193.6 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in72.2 in
Height66.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.9 ft3

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