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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $13,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $12,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMDX
TrimVR6Advance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $53,230
Base Invoice $36,669 $49,506
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
AWD   2,000
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
AWD   1,857
Options (change) 3,000 2,000
Options (change) 2,649 1,857
Destination 690 940
Total Price $42,890 $56,170
Total Invoice $40,008 $52,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,846
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMDX
TrimVR6Advance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$42,890$56,170
Adjustments for Features0-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$48,170
Total Invoice$40,008$52,303
Adjustments for Features0-7,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$44,854

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMDX
TrimVR6Advance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Display key $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,930$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,449

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in111.0 in
Length188.0 in193.6 in
Width71.7 in77.2 in
Height59.7 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.838.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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