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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: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $25,579 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation system 1,500      
Navigation system 1,404      
Options (change) 1,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,404 0 0 0
Destination 830 820 820 820
Total Price $29,575 $32,610 $34,745 $36,815
Total Invoice $27,813 $31,306 $33,354 $35,339

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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: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,688
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,575$32,610$34,745$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-1,880-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$30,730$32,865$34,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$27,813$31,306$33,354$35,339
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-1,805-1,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$29,501$31,549$33,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L1.8T 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 app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,555$4,555$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$1,880$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,805-1,805-1,901

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
ModelCR-VPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.6 in
Width71.6 in72.2 in
Height64.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft315.9 ft3

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