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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: $19,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelPassatTLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $53,700
Rear spoiler 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Rear spoiler 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 375 500
Options (change) 300 0
Destination 850 1,095
Total Price $35,875 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,404
Model Year20182022
ModelPassatTLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionS6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$35,875$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$49,270

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelPassatTLX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$3,940$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelPassatTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.0 in
Length191.6 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height58.5 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.5 ft3

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