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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: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCR-VPassatPassat
TrimEX-LLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,245 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $25,579 $29,222 $36,669
Navigation system 1,500 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Navigation system 1,404 1,589 1,589
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Options (change) 1,500 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 1,404 1,788 1,788
Destination 830 690 690
Total Price $29,575 $34,015 $41,915
Total Invoice $27,813 $31,700 $39,147

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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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,396
Model Year201220082008
ModelCR-VPassatPassat
TrimEX-LLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine185hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 780, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,575$34,015$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$32,415$37,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$27,813$31,700$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,491-3,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$30,209$35,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,197

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220082008
ModelCR-VPassatPassat
TrimEX-LLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,275$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,491-3,741

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelCR-VPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in106.7 in
Length178.3 in188.0 in
Width71.6 in71.7 in
Height64.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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