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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelElementElementPassatPassat
TrimEXSC2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $25,320 $31,370
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $23,513 $29,095
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 640 640
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $25,960 $32,010
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $24,153 $29,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,425
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelElementElementPassatPassat
TrimEXSC2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$25,960$32,010
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,630-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$24,330$28,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,800
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$24,153$29,735
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,517-3,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$22,636$26,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$3,495

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelElementElementPassatPassat
TrimEXSC2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,095$1,320$2,725$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,630$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,517-3,604

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082007
ModelElementPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in106.7 in
Length169.3 in188.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft361.7 ft3

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