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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: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelElementPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Navigation system 1,700 1,150 1,200        
Sunroof   800 820 900      
Navigation Package       1,700      
Navigation system 1,577 1,103 1,151        
Sunroof   767 785 862      
Navigation Package       1,630      
Options (change) 1,700 1,950 2,020 2,600 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,870 1,936 2,492 0 0 0
Destination 710 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,045 $26,715 $27,615 $30,095 $32,115 $34,215 $35,085
Total Invoice $23,354 $25,653 $26,516 $28,894 $30,831 $32,846 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $503
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelElementPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5M5M5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,045$26,715$27,615$30,095$32,115$34,215$35,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,870-1,870-2,270-5,835-5,835-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$24,845$25,745$27,825$26,280$28,380$29,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$2,980$1,435$3,535$4,305
Total Invoice$23,354$25,653$26,516$28,894$30,831$32,846$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,796-1,796-2,179-5,602-5,602-5,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$23,857$24,720$26,715$25,229$27,244$27,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$863$2,858$1,372$3,387$4,126

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelElementPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
5-speed manual $0$0    
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Rollover sensor$50      
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Overhead console storage compartments$100      
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0      
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port$25      
Voice control for nav and audio$100      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Floor mats    $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,315$4,315$4,715$8,280$8,280$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870$1,870$2,270$5,835$5,835$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,796-1,796-2,179-5,602-5,602-5,697

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102014
ModelElementPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.4 in
Length169.9 in191.6 in
Width71.6 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,167 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		25.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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