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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: $35,180

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,749

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $34,265
Base Invoice $44,098 $32,860
Cargo net   95
Cargo net   69
Options (change) 0 95
Options (change) 0 69
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,095 $35,180
Total Invoice $44,993 $33,749

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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: $12,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,746
Model Year20122014
ModelRLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,095$35,180
Adjustments for Features-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,460$35,180
Total Invoice$44,993$33,749
Adjustments for Features-1,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,495$33,749

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
ModelRLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Total Value of Features$5,440$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4980

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
ModelRLPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length195.8 in191.6 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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