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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,602

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $35,095
Base Invoice $46,502 $32,962
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,400
Technology Package   3,424
AWD   1,296
Options (change) 0 5,100
Options (change) 0 4,720
Destination 925 920
Total Price $49,415 $41,115
Total Invoice $47,427 $38,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $619
Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$49,415$41,115
Adjustments for Features-8,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,865$41,115
Total Invoice$47,427$38,602
Adjustments for Features-8,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,221$38,602

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$14,690$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in105.7 in
Length198.3 in183.5 in
Width78.3 in73.7 in
Height69.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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