Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012 Acura RDX Acura RDX 2018
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,968

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $35,800
Base Invoice $42,465 $33,995
Advance Package   6,700
Advance Package   6,347
Options (change) 0 6,700
Options (change) 0 6,347
Destination 820 975
Total Price $45,100 $43,475
Total Invoice $43,285 $41,317

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Routan dealer quotes or Acura RDX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/60-18
Total Price$45,100$43,475
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,185$43,475
Total Invoice$43,285$41,317
Adjustments for Features-1,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,447$41,317

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,780$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8380

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanRDX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in105.7 in
Length202.5 in184.4 in
Width76.9 in73.7 in
Height68.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft361.3 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested314051%
Total Not Requested302549%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Minivans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.