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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: $25,640

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $5,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $5,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelElementPassat
TrimSCKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,270 $28,755
Base Invoice $21,656 $26,861
Navigation system 1,700 1,990
Navigation system 1,577 1,758
Options (change) 1,700 1,990
Options (change) 1,577 1,758
Destination 670 750
Total Price $25,640 $31,495
Total Invoice $23,903 $29,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,610
Model Year20092010
ModelElementPassat
TrimSCKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$25,640$31,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$27,360
Total Invoice$23,903$29,369
Adjustments for Features0-3,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$25,513

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092010
ModelElementPassat
TrimSCKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $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$1,545$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,856

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092010
ModelElementPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in106.7 in
Length169.9 in188.0 in
Width71.6 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		25.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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