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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,639

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $54,450
Base Invoice $34,519 $50,530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Options (change) 375 0
Options (change) 300 0
Destination 820 950
Total Price $37,190 $55,400
Total Invoice $35,639 $51,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,474
Model Year20152017
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,190$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,190$50,700
Total Invoice$35,639$51,480
Adjustments for Features0-4,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,639$47,113

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$3,840$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,367

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in196.1 in
Width72.2 in74.4 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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

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