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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL Price Comparison

Volkswagen Passat vs Acura TL Price Comparison:
Volkswagen Passat vs Acura TL Price Comparison: - photograph by Gerald B.

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Summary

For the Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Passat vs. TL Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Passat and TL will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6's price is $660 lower than the Acura TL's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Passat vs. TL Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6, the Acura TL includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $2750 adjustment for the Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6's additional features, the Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 is $660 less than the Acura TL.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 366
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTL
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price38,03035,940
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price35,28035,940
Total Invoice34,98432,820
Adjustments for Features-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice32,45432,820

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Invoice Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

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.

Lowest Total Price: Acura TL
Difference: 2,090
Lowest Total Invoice: Acura TL
Difference: 2,164
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTL
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price29,95033,325
Base Invoice27,51330,384
AWD1,950 
Luxury #1 Package2,750 
Xenon HID headlights950 
Navigation system1,8002,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
AWD 0
Luxury #1 Package 0
Xenon HID headlights 0
Navigation system 1,821
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
Total options7,4502,000
Total options6,8411,821
Destination630615
Total Price38,03035,940
Total Invoice34,98432,820

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTL
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Surround sound $250
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,965$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.9 in
Length188.2 in189.3 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger50No
Power tilt, passenger100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated300Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested286573%
Total Not Requested106527%

Option Package Details

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volkswagen Passat

Price of the Volkswagen Passat: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
You get a full size class interior and quality materials at a reasonable (for european vehicle) price.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
You get(LUXE) MUCH more for the same as a base A4. VW also has incentives rarely matched.
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Found price to be $3000 to $4000 less than comparable wagon with comparable room.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
lease payments are low
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
optimal price/features ratio
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This car was three years old. It was near the cutoff mileage where VW’s CPO would not cover the car. And it was priced to sell at 3K less than similar cars on the lot. If it had not sold that week it would have been sent to auction.
Price of the Volkswagen Passat: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
too expensive
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Passat is a little more expensive than other cars.
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My turbo four cost $26,000 with just rear side air bags, heated seats and floor mats as options. About $3500 over a similar Camry and Honda four.
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Price is higher than a comparable Japanese car like an Accord or Camry, although the Passat does pack way more features and the base Passat is much better equipped than the base Accord or Camry.
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 motion is very $$$
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Price a little on the high side becasue dealer does not compete in the Canadian market, it was sort of buy it or leave it. No incentaives like the US.
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
so many options that add to sticker price
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Passats just got too expensive for the common folk Handling was good but everything else was a joke.
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Passat is more expensive than other cars when new but you are paying for quality.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Acura TL

Price of the Acura TL: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Out the door pricing undercuts G35 by over $4K.
2008 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
At the time of purchase there was rebades available
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very competitively priced for the features. Simple pricing structure - nearly everything is standard.
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
bought new at end of 2005 model year. dealer wanted to move it; was willing to give me a very good price; less expensive than comparables at the time (lexus, volvo)
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Price. I shopped Infiniti and Cadillac and found that when optioned to match the Acura TL they were significantly more expensive.
Price of the Acura TL: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Price for the AWD Tech was a little high, coudl have been $2K cheaper.
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Little high.
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Alot of money for such poor quality.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Expensive car and expensive tires.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Car is overpriced.

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