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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $34,650
Base Invoice $31,164 $33,230
Technology Package 3,300  
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 3,026  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,300 375
Options (change) 3,026 300
Destination 760 850
Total Price $37,955 $35,875
Total Invoice $34,950 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,190
Model Year20092018
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,955$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$34,185
Total Invoice$34,950$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$32,760

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,968 lb.3,571 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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