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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $33,995
Base Invoice $32,430 $32,601
Technology Package 3,700  
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 3,424  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,700 375
Options (change) 3,424 300
Destination 895 820
Total Price $39,115 $35,190
Total Invoice $36,749 $33,721

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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: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,448
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,115$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$32,665
Total Invoice$36,749$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$31,301

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142017
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$3,540$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,420

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142017
ModelRDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length183.5 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested96538%

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