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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: $39,740

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $15,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,936

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $14,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $36,050
Base Invoice $46,864 $33,597
Technology Package 3,500  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Adaptive cruise control   975
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,214  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Adaptive cruise control   861
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 3,500 3,000
Options (change) 3,214 2,649
Destination 940 690
Total Price $55,390 $39,740
Total Invoice $51,018 $36,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,615
Model Year20162008
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$55,390$39,740
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,540$39,740
Total Invoice$51,018$36,936
Adjustments for Features-4,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,551$36,936

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,055$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,955 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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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested100028%
Total Not Requested255072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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