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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,895 $33,975
Base Invoice $31,164 $32,617
Technology Package 3,300  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130
AWD   1,955
Technology Package 3,026  
Premium Navigation Package   978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 3,300 4,105
Options (change) 3,026 3,943
Destination 760 820
Total Price $37,955 $38,900
Total Invoice $34,950 $37,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,801
Model Year20092012
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$37,955$38,900
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$38,245
Total Invoice$34,950$37,380
Adjustments for Features0-629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$36,751

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-629

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelRDXTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in102.5 in
Length180.7 in174.5 in
Width73.6 in71.2 in
Height65.2 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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