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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,015

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $9,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,700

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $7,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatMDX
TrimLuxVR6Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $39,950
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $36,002
Heated front seats 225 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,750
Heated front seats 199 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 2,475
Options (change) 2,025 2,025 2,750
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 2,475
Destination 690 690 615
Total Price $34,015 $41,915 $43,315
Total Invoice $31,700 $39,147 $39,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,271
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatMDX
TrimLuxVR6Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/65-17
Total Price$34,015$41,915$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,015$39,510$40,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$31,700$39,147$39,092
Adjustments for Features0-2,246-2,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,700$36,901$36,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,201$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatMDX
TrimLuxVR6Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$6,155$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,246-2,121

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082006
ModelPassatMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.0 in188.7 in
Width71.7 in77.0 in
Height59.7 in68.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.849.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft381.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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