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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 V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222016
ModelTLXPassat
TrimType SV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,700 $36,835
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler   375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 500 375
Options (change) 0 300
Destination 1,095 820
Total Price $55,295 $38,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,474
Model Year20222016
ModelTLXPassat
TrimType SV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$55,295$38,030
Adjustments for Features-6,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,020$38,030

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20222016
ModelTLXPassat
TrimType SV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$9,865$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20222016
ModelTLXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.4 in
Length194.6 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height56.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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