as far as price and features
LX
• Power windows, mirrors and door locks -- both have this
• Air conditioning with an air-filtration system -- both have this
• AM/FM/CD audio system -- both have this
• Cruise control -- both have this
• Body-colored door handles and side molding -- both have this
• Remote entry system -- both have this
• Center console with armrest and storage compartment -- both have this
• Map lights -- both have this
$16,660.00
Automatic Transmission with Front Side Airbags
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/...an&Category=LX
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Hybrid
• 1.3-liter, 8-valve, 4-cylinder gasoline engine
• VTEC®-Controlled Cylinder-Idling system
• Dual-point sequential ignition (i-DSI)
• Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) <----needs to be added to price of LX
• Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)
• Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
• Blue-lit instrument panel with electronic IMA™ display
$20,900.00
Continuously Variable Transmission
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EX
• Power moonroof with tilt feature <-----not offered in hybrid or LX
• Body-colored dual power mirrors
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) <-------------- hybrid feature
• 15-inch alloy wheels <----offered in EX and LX not hybrid
$18,560.00
Automatic Transmission with Front Side Airbags
15" wheels adds 716.00 to the cost of the Hybrid + cost of sunroof (if offered)
$2500 - 3200 price difference even between the Hybrid and EX which sounds about right.
Passat TDI was a poor comparison. The Jetta would have been a better comparison since the Passat is closer in size to the accord.
2005 jetta TDI = $22,460 with 6 speed auto and Heated front Leatherette Seat Trim and 6 disc changer($628,99 honda option) as standard options for the VW.
also combined 42 mpg 38/46 mpg (thinking thats manual) auto should be around 38 combined. Price difference between a Gasser and TDI is $995.00