Acura RSX
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Forums
- Tire Reviews
- Specifications
- Features
Acura RSX Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Acura RSX rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
We need more owners to participate before we can provide a Vehicle Reliability Survey result for the RSX.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Acura RSX--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Acura RSX Repair Histories
To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Acura RSX repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.
Extended Warranty
Considering an extended warranty? You don't want a provider that might go under. Warranty Direct, a 27-year-old firm, has sold two million contracts and paid $500 million in claims.
Acura RSX Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Acura RSX's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Acura RSX's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
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Acura RSX Price Comparisons
Acura RSX MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Acura RSX. Price the Acura RSX.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. | Rbt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2-door Hatch | Base | 20,325 | 18,549 | 615 | 0 |
| Type-S | 23,845 | 21,754 | 615 | 0 |
Acura RSX Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Acura RSX and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Acura RSX price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Acura RSX.
Dealer Price Quotes
Acura RSX Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Acura RSX Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Acura RSX's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Acura RSX, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Acura RSX Real-World Gas Mileage
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"Why (Not) the Acura RSX?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a RSX--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Acura RSX review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Acura RSX Forums (TrueDelta partners)
TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.
If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.
Acura RSX Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Acura RSX tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Acura RSX--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
2006 Acura RSX Specifications
| Body | 2-door Hatch |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.2 |
| Length | 172.4 |
| Width | 67.9 |
| Height | 54.9 |
| Curb Weight | 2734 |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
| R1 Headroom | 37.8 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 52.6 |
| R1 Hip Room | 51.1 |
| R1 Legroom | 43.1 |
| R2 Headroom | 34.1 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 51.3 |
| R2 Hip Room | 46.2 |
| R2 Legroom | 29.2 |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 |
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2006 Acura RSX 2-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | Base | Type-S |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 155@6500 TQ: 139@4000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 201@7800 TQ: 140@7000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 215/45VR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Bose audio system, 170W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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