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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: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,439

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $49,300
Base Invoice $31,600 $43,912
Cargo net 95  
Cargo net 69  
Options (change) 95 0
Options (change) 69 0
Destination 770 615
Total Price $33,815 $49,915
Total Invoice $32,439 $44,527

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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: $12,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,046
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-17
Total Price$33,815$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$46,505
Total Invoice$32,439$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-3,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,439$41,485

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,530$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,042

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in193.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3

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