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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: $36,915

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,419

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $35,995
Base Invoice $44,098 $34,519
Cargo net   100
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 0 100
Options (change) 0 80
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,095 $36,915
Total Invoice $44,993 $35,419

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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: $10,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,351
Model Year20122015
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$36,915
Adjustments for Features-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,760$36,915
Total Invoice$44,993$35,419
Adjustments for Features-1,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,770$35,419

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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$5,190$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,423 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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