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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: $38,900

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,380

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,400 $33,975
Base Invoice $35,511 $32,617
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500 1,955
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421 1,877
Premium Navigation Package   978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088
Options (change) 5,200 4,105
Options (change) 4,926 3,943
Destination 995 820
Total Price $43,595 $38,900
Total Invoice $41,432 $37,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,864
Model Year20192012
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-19
Total Price$43,595$38,900
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$38,900
Total Invoice$41,432$37,380
Adjustments for Features-1,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,244$37,380

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20192012
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
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 
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 
Folding passenger seat $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$8,165$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20192012
ModelRDXTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in102.5 in
Length186.8 in174.5 in
Width74.8 in71.2 in
Height65.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft356.1 ft3

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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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested161554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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