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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $48,490
Base Invoice $33,995 $46,502
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Options (change) 8,200 0
Options (change) 7,768 0
Destination 975 925
Total Price $44,975 $49,415
Total Invoice $42,738 $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: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $528
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXAtlas
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp 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$44,975$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$45,080
Total Invoice$42,738$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-4,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$43,266

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20182018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
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 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,630$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,161

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in117.3 in
Length184.4 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.3 in
Height65.0 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested480078%
Total Not Requested136522%

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