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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRLRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $48,200 $44,280
Base Invoice $44,098 $42,465
Technology Package 4,150  
Technology Package 3,756  
Options (change) 4,150 0
Options (change) 3,756 0
Destination 895 820
Total Price $53,245 $45,100
Total Invoice $48,749 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,293
Model Year20122012
ModelRLRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine300hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$53,245$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$41,110
Total Invoice$48,749$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,749$39,456

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelRLRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,829

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelRLRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in121.2 in
Length195.8 in202.5 in
Width72.7 in76.9 in
Height57.2 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.8140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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