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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $12,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $13,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelPassatRSX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,995 $23,845
Base Invoice $32,601 $21,754
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300  
Options (change) 2,275 0
Options (change) 2,000 0
Destination 820 615
Total Price $37,090 $24,460
Total Invoice $35,421 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,077
Model Year20172006
ModelPassatRSX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,090$24,460
Adjustments for Features-10,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,645$24,460
Total Invoice$35,421$22,369
Adjustments for Features-9,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,446$22,369

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20172006
ModelPassatRSX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel 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
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$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 
Heated second row 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, 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$11,740$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20172006
ModelPassatRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in172.4 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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