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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $34,650
Base Invoice $46,864 $33,230
Technology Package 3,500  
Technology Package 3,214  
Options (change) 3,500 0
Options (change) 3,214 0
Destination 940 850
Total Price $55,390 $35,500
Total Invoice $51,018 $34,080

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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: $18,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,727
Model Year20162018
ModelRLXPassat
TrimP-AWSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$55,390$35,500
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,075$35,500
Total Invoice$51,018$34,080
Adjustments for Features-1,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,807$34,080

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Wide-view rear camera$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
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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$6,330$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2110

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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.3,571 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 P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested200056%

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