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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: $38,030

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $13,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,984

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelRLPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $29,950
Base Invoice $41,935 $27,513
Technology Package 3,620  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
AWD   1,950
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,245  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
AWD   1,900
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 3,620 7,450
Options (change) 3,245 6,841
Destination 760 630
Total Price $51,060 $38,030
Total Invoice $45,940 $34,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,696
Model Year20092006
ModelRLPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$51,060$38,030
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,660$38,030
Total Invoice$45,940$34,984
Adjustments for Features-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,680$34,984

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelRLPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2600

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelRLPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.7 in
Length195.8 in188.2 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Total Requested093%
Total Not Requested07%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested329086%
Total Not Requested54014%

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