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Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelTLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,828 $33,230
Advance Package 5,930  
Rear spoiler   375
Cargo net   100
Advance Package 5,488  
Rear spoiler   300
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 5,930 475
Options (change) 5,488 380
Destination 895 850
Total Price $42,855 $35,975
Total Invoice $40,211 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,185
Model Year20142018
ModelTLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,855$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,855$32,390
Total Invoice$40,211$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,211$31,026

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
ModelTLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,805$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,434

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
ModelTLPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length194.0 in191.6 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested177557%
Total Not Requested131543%

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