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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelElementRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $22,935 $25,200 $29,700
Base Invoice $21,344 $23,799 $27,711
Alloy wheels   450  
Alloy wheels   398  
Options (change) 0 450 0
Options (change) 0 398 0
Destination 810 750 750
Total Price $23,745 $26,400 $30,450
Total Invoice $22,154 $24,947 $28,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,631
Model Year201120092009
ModelElementRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine166hp I4197hp V6197hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/65-16225/65-17
Total Price$23,745$26,400$30,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$25,170$26,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020
Total Invoice$22,154$24,947$28,461
Adjustments for Features0-1,162-3,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$23,785$24,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$694

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201120092009
ModelElementRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100 $100
Removable console $200$200
Removable cooler console$175  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Total Value of Features$2,720$3,950$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,162-3,982

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112009
ModelElementRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase101.4 in121.2 in
Length169.9 in202.5 in
Width71.6 in76.9 in
Height70.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.4,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.8 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
25.1 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.183.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft3141.0 ft3

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