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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: $15,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,160

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $46,680
Base Invoice $33,230 $41,935
Cargo net 100  
Technology Package   3,620
Cargo net 80  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 100 3,620
Options (change) 80 3,245
Destination 850 760
Total Price $35,600 $51,060
Total Invoice $34,160 $45,940

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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: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,716
Model Year20182009
ModelPassatRL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,600$51,060
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$51,060
Total Invoice$34,160$45,940
Adjustments for Features-9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,224$45,940

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182009
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$7,215$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182009
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.4,083 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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