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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelPassatRDX
TrimVR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $35,670
Base Invoice $36,669 $33,872
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Advance Package   6,650
AWD   1,500
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Advance Package   6,300
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 3,000 8,150
Options (change) 2,649 7,721
Destination 690 975
Total Price $42,890 $44,795
Total Invoice $40,008 $42,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,526
Model Year20082017
ModelPassatRDX
TrimVR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$42,890$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$40,495
Total Invoice$40,008$42,568
Adjustments for Features0-4,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$38,482

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082017
ModelPassatRDX
TrimVR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,755$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,086

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082017
ModelPassatRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.7 in
Length188.0 in184.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height59.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested217535%
Total Not Requested399065%

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