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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,415

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,015

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelRLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $33,525
Base Invoice $40,795 $32,151
Technology Package 3,620  
Cargo net   95
Technology Package 3,221  
Cargo net   69
Options (change) 3,620 95
Options (change) 3,221 69
Destination 670 795
Total Price $50,070 $34,415
Total Invoice $44,686 $33,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,806
Model Year20072013
ModelRLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$50,070$34,415
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,860$34,415
Total Invoice$44,686$33,015
Adjustments for Features-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,821$33,015

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072013
ModelRLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Total Value of Features$5,740$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072013
ModelRLPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length193.6 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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