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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $30,646 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Technology Package 3,100      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Technology Package 2,843      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,100 750 750 750
Options (change) 2,843 600 600 600
Destination 885 820 820 820
Total Price $36,880 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565
Total Invoice $34,374 $31,906 $33,954 $35,939

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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: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,521
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,880$33,360$35,495$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-55-55-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$33,305$35,440$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$34,374$31,906$33,954$35,939
Adjustments for Features0-53-53-148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$31,853$33,901$35,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRDXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T 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
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
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   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,380$3,380$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$55$55$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-53-53-148

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,173 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested70046%

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