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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $48,450
Base Invoice $33,230 $44,324
Advance Package   12,000
Advance Package   10,859
Options (change) 0 12,000
Options (change) 0 10,859
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,500 $61,345
Total Invoice $34,080 $56,078

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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: $23,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,836
Model Year20182014
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,500$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$58,980
Total Invoice$34,080$56,078
Adjustments for Features0-2,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$53,916

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182014
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
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$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$4,715$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,162

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,571 lb.3,933 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.

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested255045%
Total Not Requested315055%

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