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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,639

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelRLXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $35,995
Base Invoice $44,324 $34,519
Technology Package 6,000  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Technology Package 5,430  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 6,000 375
Options (change) 5,430 300
Destination 920 820
Total Price $55,370 $37,190
Total Invoice $50,674 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,244
Model Year20152015
ModelRLXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$55,370$37,190
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,320$37,190
Total Invoice$50,674$35,639
Adjustments for Features-2,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,883$35,639

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015
ModelRLXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Total Value of Features$6,740$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7910

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015
ModelRLXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length196.1 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested102539%

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