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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,315

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,861

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelRDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $48,490
Base Invoice $32,245 $46,502
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Options (change) 5,100 0
Options (change) 4,721 0
Destination 895 925
Total Price $40,315 $49,415
Total Invoice $37,861 $47,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,360
Model Year20132018
ModelRDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,315$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-8,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,315$40,865
Total Invoice$37,861$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-8,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,861$39,221

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$14,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,206

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20132018
ModelRDXAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in117.3 in
Length183.5 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.3 in
Height66.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.155.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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