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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: $37,655

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,145

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelRLXPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $36,835
Base Invoice $44,324 $35,325
Advance Package 12,000  
Advance Package 10,859  
Options (change) 12,000 0
Options (change) 10,859 0
Destination 920 820
Total Price $61,370 $37,655
Total Invoice $56,103 $36,145

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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: $21,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,476
Model Year20152016
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)500, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$61,370$37,655
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,655$37,655
Total Invoice$56,103$36,145
Adjustments for Features-2,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,621$36,145

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Total Value of Features$7,080$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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.3,481 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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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested255044%
Total Not Requested325056%

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