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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,030

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $16,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $13,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRLTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $30,990
Base Invoice $41,935 $28,680
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   1,990
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation system   1,758
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 3,620 3,290
Options (change) 3,245 2,906
Destination 760 750
Total Price $51,060 $35,030
Total Invoice $45,940 $32,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,715
Model Year20092009
ModelRLTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$51,060$35,030
Adjustments for Features-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,960$35,030
Total Invoice$45,940$32,336
Adjustments for Features-1,8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,051$32,336

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092009
ModelRLTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,430$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8890

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092009
ModelRLTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in102.5 in
Length195.8 in174.3 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.123.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.156.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%

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