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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: $34,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $33,995
Base Invoice $33,171 $32,601
Advance Package 7,280  
Advance Package 6,738  
Options (change) 7,280 0
Options (change) 6,738 0
Destination 920 820
Total Price $43,520 $34,815
Total Invoice $40,829 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,095
Model Year20152017
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,520$34,815
Adjustments for Features-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,055$34,815
Total Invoice$40,829$33,421
Adjustments for Features-2,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,516$33,421

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
ModelTLXPassat
Trim3.5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Total Value of Features$6,030$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3130

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
ModelTLXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length190.3 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested244041%

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