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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $32,950
Base Invoice $46,864 $31,600
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 940 770
Total Price $51,890 $33,720
Total Invoice $47,804 $32,370

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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: $15,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,670
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$51,890$33,720
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,890$33,720
Total Invoice$47,804$32,370
Adjustments for Features-2,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,040$32,370

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSV6 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 app$25 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Total Value of Features$6,515$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,955 lb.3,446 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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