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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,995 $33,230
Advance Package 6,700  
Rear spoiler   375
Advance Package 6,347  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,700 375
Options (change) 6,347 300
Destination 975 850
Total Price $43,475 $35,875
Total Invoice $41,317 $34,380

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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: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,711
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,475$35,875
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,185$35,875
Total Invoice$41,317$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,091$34,380

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,230$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,571 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested375061%
Total Not Requested241539%

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