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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: $38,030

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,984

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $29,950
Base Invoice $32,962 $27,513
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400 1,950
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,296 1,900
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 5,100 7,450
Options (change) 4,720 6,841
Destination 920 630
Total Price $41,115 $38,030
Total Invoice $38,602 $34,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,341
Model Year20152006
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-17
Total Price$41,115$38,030
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,755$38,030
Total Invoice$38,602$34,984
Adjustments for Features-1,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,325$34,984

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2770

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelRDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.7 in
Length183.5 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft314.2 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 OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested285074%
Total Not Requested98026%

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