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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelElementRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,625 $31,770 $37,390
Base Invoice $18,137 $30,467 $35,857
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 820 820
Total Price $20,220 $32,590 $38,210
Total Invoice $18,732 $31,287 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,888
Model Year200620112011
ModelElementRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine166hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$20,220$32,590$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-6,945-12,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$25,645$25,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$18,732$31,287$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-6,667-11,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$24,620$24,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$73

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620112011
ModelElementRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0 $0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$820$7,765$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,945$12,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,667-11,984

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062011
ModelElementRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase101.4 in121.2 in
Length169.3 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in76.9 in
Height70.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft3140.6 ft3

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