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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,995

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,314

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $22,840 $28,635 $33,975
Base Invoice $21,344 $21,926 $27,490 $32,617
AWD 1,250 1,955 1,955 1,955
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,500    
AWD 1,160 1,877 1,877 1,877
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,440    
Options (change) 1,250 3,455 1,955 1,955
Options (change) 1,160 3,317 1,877 1,877
Destination 810 820 820 820
Total Price $24,995 $27,115 $31,410 $36,750
Total Invoice $23,314 $26,063 $30,187 $35,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,543
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/65-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$24,995$27,115$31,410$36,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-3,245-8,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,995$25,860$28,165$28,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,305$2,845
Total Invoice$23,314$26,063$30,187$35,314
Adjustments for Features0-1,206-3,119-7,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,314$24,857$27,068$27,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,211$2,726

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,045$5,300$7,290$12,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$3,245$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,206-3,119-7,731

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112012
ModelElementTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in102.5 in
Length169.9 in174.5 in
Width71.6 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%

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