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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: $35,180

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,749

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelTLPassat
TrimType-SV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,225 $34,265
Base Invoice $35,117 $32,860
Cargo net   95
Cargo net   69
Options (change) 0 95
Options (change) 0 69
Destination 715 820
Total Price $38,940 $35,180
Total Invoice $35,832 $33,749

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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: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,673
Model Year20082014
ModelTLPassat
TrimType-SV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$38,940$35,180
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$34,565
Total Invoice$35,832$33,749
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$33,159

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
ModelTLPassat
TrimType-SV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-590

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,534 lb.3,446 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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