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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,554

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-LTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,450 $32,650 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,643 $30,639 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 1,000        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Navigation system 936        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 1,000 0 375 375 375
Options (change) 936 0 300 300 300
Destination 975 975 770 770 770
Total Price $31,425 $33,625 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $29,554 $31,614 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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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: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,473
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX-LTouring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4190hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8330, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,425$33,625$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-3,495-5,12000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,930$28,505$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$29,554$31,614$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-3,287-4,81400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,267$26,800$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$533$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201220122012
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 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
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   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$6,150$7,775$2,655$2,655$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$5,120$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,287-4,81400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelCR-VPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.4 in
Length180.6 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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