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Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,724 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 1,700      
Navigation system 1,577      
Options (change) 1,700 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 0 0 0
Destination 670 770 770 770
Total Price $27,870 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $25,971 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,811
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,870$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-685-685-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$29,980$32,280$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$25,971$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-658-658-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,971$28,782$30,988$31,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,045$3,730$3,730$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$685$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-658-658-754

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelCR-VPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length177.9 in191.6 in
Width71.6 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft315.9 ft3

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