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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanRDX
TrimR-LineBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,650 $32,895
Base Invoice $36,145 $30,646
AWD 1,955 2,000
Technology Package   3,100
AWD 1,877 1,834
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 1,955 5,100
Options (change) 1,877 4,677
Destination 865 885
Total Price $40,470 $38,880
Total Invoice $38,887 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanRDX
TrimR-LineBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$40,470$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$38,880
Total Invoice$38,887$36,208
Adjustments for Features-1,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,864$36,208

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanRDX
TrimR-LineBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0230

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in104.3 in
Length174.5 in180.7 in
Width71.2 in73.6 in
Height65.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft360.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

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