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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,455

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatILX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $28,100
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $26,701
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
A -SPEC Package       2,000
Premium Package       2,000
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
A -SPEC Package       1,894
Premium Package       1,895
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 2,650 4,000
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 3,789
Destination 820 820 820 965
Total Price $35,260 $37,395 $39,465 $33,065
Total Invoice $33,606 $35,654 $37,639 $31,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $779
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatILX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,465$33,065
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,440-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$35,955$37,925$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,639$31,455
Adjustments for Features-1,372-1,373-1,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,234$34,281$36,170$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$3,936$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatILX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
8-speed automated manual   $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,805$4,805$4,905$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,440$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,372-1,373-1,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.6 in181.9 in
Width72.2 in70.6 in
Height58.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

A -SPEC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested77562%
Total Not Requested47538%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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