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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: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $25,579 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation system 1,500      
Floor mats   235    
Navigation system 1,404      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 1,500 235 0 0
Options (change) 1,404 185 0 0
Destination 830 820 820 820
Total Price $29,575 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $27,813 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $540
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6S6
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$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-5,215-5,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$28,445$29,875$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$27,813$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,977-5,006-5,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$27,273$28,679$31,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,406$3,770

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-L1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$5,655$7,765$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$5,215$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,977-5,006-5,102

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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