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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelRDXPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,520 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $30,303 $29,724 $32,601
Technology Package 3,100    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Technology Package 2,843    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,100 375 375
Options (change) 2,843 300 300
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $36,430 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $33,956 $30,844 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,025
Model Year201020172017
ModelRDXPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,430$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$29,150$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$33,956$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-2,913-3,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$27,931$30,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020172017
ModelRDXPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$6,615$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,913-3,009

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102017
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 Weight3,744 lb.3,231 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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