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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,030

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,984

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelPassatTLX
Trim3.6 VR63.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $35,320
Base Invoice $27,513 $33,240
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD 1,950 2,200
Technology Package   4,055
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589  
AWD 1,900 2,066
Technology Package   3,807
Options (change) 7,450 6,255
Options (change) 6,841 5,873
Destination 630 940
Total Price $38,030 $42,515
Total Invoice $34,984 $40,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year20062016
ModelPassatTLX
Trim3.6 VR63.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$38,030$42,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$39,490
Total Invoice$34,984$40,053
Adjustments for Features0-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,984$37,203

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatTLX
Trim3.6 VR63.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,305$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in190.3 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested297578%
Total Not Requested85522%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160043%
Total Not Requested209057%

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