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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: $34,655

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,924

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $29,950
Base Invoice $31,164 $27,513
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
AWD   1,950
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 0 5,650
Options (change) 0 5,252
Destination 760 630
Total Price $34,655 $36,230
Total Invoice $31,924 $33,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,651
Model Year20092006
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,655$36,230
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$36,230
Total Invoice$31,924$33,395
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,744$33,395

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,100$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelRDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length180.7 in188.2 in
Width73.6 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested071%
Total Not Requested029%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested257567%
Total Not Requested125533%

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