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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: $22,460

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202120212021
ModelElementElementPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSCSSER-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $23,995 $26,995 $29,995
5-speed automatic 800 800      
Floor mats     235    
5-speed automatic 742 742      
Floor mats     185    
Options (change) 800 800 235 0 0
Options (change) 742 742 185 0 0
Destination 670 670 995 995 995
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $25,225 $27,990 $30,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,142
Model Year20082008202120212021
ModelElementElementPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSCSSER-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$22,460$24,245$25,225$27,990$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,255-5,170-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$23,970$22,820$27,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$1,150$0$4,190

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008202120212021
ModelElementElementPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSCSSER-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app   $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,495$3,525$7,440$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,255$5,170$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-59-184-128

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082021
ModelElementPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.4 in
Length169.3 in193.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat S

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

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