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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,045 Honda Element EX | ||||||||
| Difference: $1,420 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354 Honda Element EX | ||||||||
| Difference: $2,056 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | EX | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,635 | $23,725 | $25,995 | $28,995 | $28,395 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $21,067 | $22,752 | $24,929 | $27,806 | $27,230 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,170 | 1,600 | |||||
| Sunroof | 800 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,577 | 1,121 | 1,535 | |||||
| Sunroof | 767 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 1,970 | 0 | 1,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,577 | 1,888 | 0 | 1,535 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 710 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $25,045 | $26,465 | $26,765 | $31,365 | $29,165 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,720 |
| Total Invoice | $23,354 | $25,410 | $25,699 | $30,111 | $28,000 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,370 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $450 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,118 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | EX | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | M5 | M6 | S6 | T6 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $25,045 | $26,465 | $26,765 | $31,365 | $29,165 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -230 | -1,200 | 0 | -2,650 | -2,990 | -5,065 | -5,065 | -5,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,815 | $25,265 | $26,765 | $28,715 | $26,175 | $25,600 | $27,900 | $28,555 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $3,450 | $910 | $335 | $2,635 | $3,290 |
| Total Invoice | $23,354 | $25,410 | $25,699 | $30,111 | $28,000 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -214 | -1,152 | 0 | -2,544 | -2,871 | -4,863 | -4,862 | -4,958 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,140 | $24,258 | $25,699 | $27,567 | $25,129 | $24,577 | $26,784 | $27,412 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,441 | $3,309 | $871 | $319 | $2,526 | $3,154 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | EX | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |||||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | |||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | |||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | |||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | |||||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | |||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,395 | $4,365 | $3,165 | $5,815 | $6,155 | $8,230 | $8,230 | $8,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $230 | $1,200 | $0 | $2,650 | $2,990 | $5,065 | $5,065 | $5,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -214 | -1,152 | 0 | -2,544 | -2,871 | -4,863 | -4,862 | -4,958 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,516 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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