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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: $34,695

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,246

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $33,525
Base Invoice $32,962 $32,151
Rear spoiler   375
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 0 375
Options (change) 0 300
Destination 920 795
Total Price $36,015 $34,695
Total Invoice $33,882 $33,246

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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: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,072
Model Year20152013
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)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,015$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,015$34,240
Total Invoice$33,882$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,882$32,810

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152013
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 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-436

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152013
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.3,446 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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