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Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $9,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRSXPassat
TrimType-SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,754 $31,600
Rear spoiler   375
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 0 375
Options (change) 0 300
Destination 615 770
Total Price $24,460 $34,095
Total Invoice $22,369 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,398
Model Year20062012
ModelRSXPassat
TrimType-SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,460$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$27,935
Total Invoice$22,369$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$26,767

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelRSXPassat
TrimType-SV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,095$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,903

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelRSXPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length172.4 in191.6 in
Width67.9 in72.2 in
Height54.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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