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Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $33,195
Base Invoice $42,465 $30,505
Technology Package   3,500
Technology Package   3,210
Options (change) 0 3,500
Options (change) 0 3,210
Destination 820 715
Total Price $45,100 $37,410
Total Invoice $43,285 $34,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,965
Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$45,100$37,410
Adjustments for Features-5,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,005$37,410
Total Invoice$43,285$34,430
Adjustments for Features-4,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,395$34,430

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanRDX
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$10,745$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanRDX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in104.3 in
Length202.5 in180.7 in
Width76.9 in73.6 in
Height68.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 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 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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