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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,995 $31,600
Technology Package 3,700  
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 3,505  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,700 375
Options (change) 3,505 300
Destination 975 770
Total Price $40,475 $34,095
Total Invoice $38,475 $32,670

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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: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,953
Model Year20182012
ModelRDXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp 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$40,475$34,095
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$34,095
Total Invoice$38,475$32,670
Adjustments for Features-2,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,623$32,670

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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 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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 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-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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,265$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8520

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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.3,446 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 OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested186562%
Total Not Requested112538%

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