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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelPassatPassatPassatRDX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $32,895
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $30,646
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Technology Package       3,100
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 750 750 750 3,100
Options (change) 600 600 600 2,843
Destination 820 820 820 885
Total Price $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $36,880
Total Invoice $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,521
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelPassatPassatPassatRDX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,565$36,880
Adjustments for Features-55-55-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,305$35,440$37,410$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,939$34,374
Adjustments for Features-53-53-1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,853$33,901$35,791$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,938$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelPassatPassatPassatRDX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
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 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,380$3,380$3,480$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$55$155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-53-1480

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152011
ModelPassatRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width72.2 in73.6 in
Height58.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.960.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested70046%

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