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Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPassatAcadiaAcadia
TrimVR6SLTDenali
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $36,669 $37,107 $42,570
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800 1,890 1,890
iPod integration 0    
Cargo cover   140 140
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Technology Package   1,000  
Sunroof   1,400  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589 1,663 1,663
iPod integration 0    
Cargo cover   123 123
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Technology Package   880  
Sunroof   1,232  
AWD   1,900 1,900
Options (change) 2,025 7,335 4,030
Options (change) 1,788 6,657 3,686
Destination 690 825 825
Total Price $41,915 $47,220 $49,665
Total Invoice $39,147 $44,589 $47,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,836
Model Year200820122012
ModelPassatAcadiaAcadia
TrimVR6SLTDenali
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$41,915$47,220$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$44,460$45,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$39,147$44,589$47,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,606-3,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$41,983$43,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,226

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200820122012
ModelPassatAcadiaAcadia
TrimVR6SLTDenali
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
iPod integration$100  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,590$8,350$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,606-3,872

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatAcadia
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in118.9 in
Length188.0 in200.7 in
Width71.7 in78.2 in
Height59.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.8 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.868.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft3116.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia specs.

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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