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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $37,107 $42,570
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB       905  
Navigation system       1,890 1,890
Sunroof       1,400  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB       859  
Navigation system       1,663 1,663
Sunroof       1,232  
Options (change) 375 375 375 4,195 1,890
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,754 1,663
Destination 795 795 795 825 825
Total Price $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $44,080 $47,525
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $41,686 $45,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,604
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,695$44,080$47,525
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,970-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,595$41,110$42,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$1,170
Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,246$41,686$45,058
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,809-4,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,150$38,877$40,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$1,208

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$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
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cargo area audio controls    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,205$3,305$6,175$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,970$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,809-4,973

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20132012
ModelPassatAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in118.9 in
Length191.6 in200.7 in
Width72.2 in78.2 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,657 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.968.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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