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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,030

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,984

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.53.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $29,950
Base Invoice $33,171 $27,513
AWD 2,200 1,950
Technology Package 4,055  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
AWD 2,036 1,900
Technology Package 3,753  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 6,255 7,450
Options (change) 5,789 6,841
Destination 920 630
Total Price $42,495 $38,030
Total Invoice $39,880 $34,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,057
Model Year20152006
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.53.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$42,495$38,030
Adjustments for Features-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,470$38,030
Total Invoice$39,880$34,984
Adjustments for Features-2,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,041$34,984

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.53.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8390

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelTLXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length190.3 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160043%
Total Not Requested209057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested297578%
Total Not Requested85522%

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