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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T (Photo: Amyot Bachand, Auto123.com) |
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| 2006 Acura CSX Premium (Photo: Amyot Bachand, Auto123.com) |
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Acura CSX Premium has a base price of $28,100, and this test model includes the navigation system ($2,500) as well as the automatic transmission ($1,300), for a total of $31,900. The entry price of the Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T is $27,700, and our test car included the Luxury Leather Package ($3,575) which adds a sunroof, leather, a sport suspension and 17-inch alloy wheels. The car also had HID headlights ($750), for a grand total of $32,025.
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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T and 2006 Acura CSX Premium (Photo: Amyot Bachand, Auto123.com) |
Which one do we prefer? It's a hard choice, actually. The CSX offers much more equipment for the price as well as a reputation for reliability. It's also biased more towards comfort than performance. The Jetta is opposite, performs very well and constitutes a weapon of choice for burning up back roads. In both cases, you'll have enough space for you and the kids, without sacrificing driving pleasure and what your in-laws might think about your new purchase. It's tight, but our hearts choose the more sporty character of the Jetta 2.0T.
