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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatTLXTLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $33,230 $34,374 $40,626
Rear spoiler 375    
Advance Package   7,550  
Rear spoiler 300    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 375 7,550 0
Options (change) 300 7,152 0
Destination 850 950 950
Total Price $35,875 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $34,380 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,732
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatTLXTLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,875$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$41,160$41,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$34,380$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-3,364-2,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$39,112$39,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatTLXTLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$4,065$7,605$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,364-2,414

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.7 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested340064%
Total Not Requested191536%

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