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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,439

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatTL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $33,325
Base Invoice $31,600 $30,384
Cargo net 95  
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net 69  
Navigation system   1,821
Options (change) 95 2,000
Options (change) 69 1,821
Destination 770 615
Total Price $33,815 $35,940
Total Invoice $32,439 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,139
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatTL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$33,815$35,940
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$35,940
Total Invoice$32,439$32,820
Adjustments for Features-7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,681$32,820

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatTL
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
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
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,955$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.9 in
Length191.6 in189.3 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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