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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelTLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $36,835
Base Invoice $30,384 $35,325
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,000 100
Options (change) 1,821 80
Destination 615 820
Total Price $35,940 $37,755
Total Invoice $32,820 $36,225

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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: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,272
Model Year20062016
ModelTLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,940$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$32,880
Total Invoice$32,820$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$31,548

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelTLPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $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
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,677

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelTLPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length189.3 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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