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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-LTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $32,095 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,702 $30,119 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 1,500        
Navigation system 1,404        
Options (change) 1,500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,404 0 0 0 0
Destination 900 900 770 770 770
Total Price $30,845 $32,995 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $29,006 $31,019 $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: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $688
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-LTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,845$32,995$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-270-2,19500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,575$30,800$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$29,006$31,019$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-254-2,06400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,752$28,955$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$203$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-LTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Power liftgate $350   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150   
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane keeping assist $400   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HDMI port$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$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$3,250$5,175$2,980$2,980$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$2,195$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-2,06400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelCR-VPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length179.4 in191.6 in
Width71.6 in72.2 in
Height64.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,359 lb.3,167 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
35.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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