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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelElementPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $23,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $21,067 $21,985 $27,513
Navigation system 1,700 1,800 1,800
Package #1   1,625  
Navigation system 1,577 1,589 1,589
Package #1   1,485  
Options (change) 1,700 3,425 1,800
Options (change) 1,577 3,074 1,589
Destination 710 630 630
Total Price $25,045 $27,955 $32,380
Total Invoice $23,354 $25,689 $29,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,825
Model Year201020062006
ModelElementPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$25,045$27,955$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-555-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$27,400$30,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$23,354$25,689$29,732
Adjustments for Features0-510-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$25,179$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,171

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020062006
ModelElementPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,470$3,025$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-510-1,382

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
ModelElementPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.7 in
Length169.9 in188.2 in
Width71.6 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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