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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: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelElementElementPassat
TrimEXSCKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $29,690
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $27,727
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 700
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $30,390
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $28,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,707
Model Year200820082009
ModelElementElementPassat
TrimEXSCKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$30,390
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$25,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$28,427
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$23,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082009
ModelElementElementPassat
TrimEXSCKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,120$1,345$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,509

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,433 lb.3,512 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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