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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: $30,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,894

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelTLTLPassat
TrimBaseType-SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $28,300
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $26,436
Navigation system 2,500   1,990
Navigation system 2,292   1,758
Options (change) 2,500 0 1,990
Options (change) 2,292 0 1,758
Destination 715 715 700
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $30,990
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $28,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,619
Model Year200820082009
ModelTLTLPassat
TrimBaseType-SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$36,940$38,940$30,990
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$36,065$30,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$28,894
Adjustments for Features-2,485-2,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,513$33,186$28,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082009
ModelTLTLPassat
TrimBaseType-SKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,255$5,430$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,485-2,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
ModelTLPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length189.3 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height56.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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