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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $6,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelRDXTiguanTiguan
TrimBaseSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $33,995 $31,239 $33,120
Technology Package 3,700    
Technology Package 3,505    
Options (change) 3,700 0 0
Options (change) 3,505 0 0
Destination 975 865 865
Total Price $40,475 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $38,475 $32,104 $33,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,191
Model Year201820172017
ModelRDXTiguanTiguan
TrimBaseSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$40,475$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features-290-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,185$33,370$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$38,475$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features-276-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,199$32,008$33,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201820172017
ModelRDXTiguanTiguan
TrimBaseSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
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$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,505$5,315$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-276-960

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182017
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.3,405 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested91531%

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