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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: $36,080

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,084

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelRLXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $29,950
Base Invoice $44,324 $27,513
Krell Package 8,500  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
Krell Package 7,692  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 8,500 5,500
Options (change) 7,692 4,941
Destination 920 630
Total Price $57,870 $36,080
Total Invoice $52,936 $33,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,467
Model Year20152006
ModelRLXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$57,870$36,080
Adjustments for Features-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,170$36,080
Total Invoice$52,936$33,084
Adjustments for Features-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,551$33,084

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelRLXPassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3850

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelRLXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length196.1 in188.2 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Krell Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested332587%
Total Not Requested50513%

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