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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelAtlasTLTL
TrimSEL PremiumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $46,502 $33,527 $36,812
Cargo net 100    
Advance Package   5,930 5,930
Cargo net 80    
Advance Package   5,488 5,488
Options (change) 100 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 80 5,488 5,488
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $49,515 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $47,507 $39,910 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,871
Model Year201820122012
ModelAtlasTLTL
TrimSEL PremiumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$49,515$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features-10,9100-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,605$42,530$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$47,507$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features-10,4680-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,039$39,910$41,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura TL

Model Year201820122012
ModelAtlasTLTL
TrimSEL PremiumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
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$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,290$4,380$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,910$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,4680-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in194.0 in
Width78.3 in74.0 in
Height69.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207567%
Total Not Requested101533%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207567%
Total Not Requested101533%

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