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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,370 $35,995
Base Invoice $33,287 $34,519
Technology Package 3,700  
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Technology Package 3,474  
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 3,700 750
Options (change) 3,474 600
Destination 940 820
Total Price $40,010 $37,565
Total Invoice $37,701 $35,939

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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: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $349
Model Year20162015
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,010$37,565
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,510$37,565
Total Invoice$37,701$35,939
Adjustments for Features-1,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,288$35,939

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$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 wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$4,565$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4130

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
ModelRDXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length184.4 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested199067%
Total Not Requested100033%

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