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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: $41,690

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,895

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $3,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.5VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $36,050
Base Invoice $33,171 $33,597
Advance Package 7,280  
AWD 2,200 1,950
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Adaptive cruise control   975
Navigation system   1,800
Advance Package 6,738  
AWD 2,036 1,959
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Adaptive cruise control   861
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 9,480 4,950
Options (change) 8,774 4,608
Destination 920 690
Total Price $45,720 $41,690
Total Invoice $42,865 $38,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year20152008
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.5VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$45,720$41,690
Adjustments for Features-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,820$41,690
Total Invoice$42,865$38,895
Adjustments for Features-4,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,271$38,895

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.5VR6
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,505$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
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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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197533%
Total Not Requested401567%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

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%

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