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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,505 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Technology Package 3,500      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Technology Package 3,210      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,500 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,210 300 300 300
Destination 715 795 795 795
Total Price $37,410 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $34,430 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,539
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,410$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-2,84500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,565$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$34,430$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-2,61800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,812$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$3,055$3,055$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,61800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelRDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length180.7 in191.6 in
Width73.6 in72.2 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested70046%

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