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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: $19,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $54,450
Base Invoice $33,230 $50,530
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 850 950
Total Price $35,500 $55,400
Total Invoice $34,080 $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: $18,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,178
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatRLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,500$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$54,085
Total Invoice$34,080$51,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$50,258

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
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$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 
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
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 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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$5,015$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,222

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
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.3,969 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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