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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,600

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,160

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $48,200
Base Invoice $33,230 $44,098
Cargo net 100  
Advance Package   7,950
Cargo net 80  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 100 7,950
Options (change) 80 7,194
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,600 $57,045
Total Invoice $34,160 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,638
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,600$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$56,620
Total Invoice$34,160$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,160$51,798

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-389

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in195.8 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested95034%

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