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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: $36,530

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,669

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelTLPassat
TrimSH-AWD3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,505 $29,950
Base Invoice $35,391 $27,513
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
AWD   1,950
Xenon HID headlights   950
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
AWD   1,900
Xenon HID headlights   839
Options (change) 0 5,950
Options (change) 0 5,526
Destination 760 630
Total Price $39,265 $36,530
Total Invoice $36,151 $33,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,735
Model Year20092006
ModelTLPassat
TrimSH-AWD3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$39,265$36,530
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$36,255
Total Invoice$36,151$33,669
Adjustments for Features0-253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,151$33,416

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelTLPassat
TrimSH-AWD3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelTLPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length195.3 in188.2 in
Width74.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested291576%
Total Not Requested91524%

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