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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: $36,000

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $35,175
Base Invoice $33,995 $33,768
Technology Package 3,700  
Technology Package 3,505  
Options (change) 3,700 0
Options (change) 3,505 0
Destination 975 825
Total Price $40,475 $36,000
Total Invoice $38,475 $34,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year20182013
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-19
Total Price$40,475$36,000
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,785$36,000
Total Invoice$38,475$34,593
Adjustments for Features-6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,819$34,593

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182013
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,780$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6560

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182013
ModelRDXTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in102.5 in
Length184.4 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height65.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested129043%

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