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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $18,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $16,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $39,300 $48,900 $42,800
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $36,203 $44,997 $39,409
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,150
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $40,050 $49,650 $42,400
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $36,953 $45,747 $39,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,198
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$40,050$49,650$42,400
Adjustments for Features0-225-9,260-12,410-9,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$30,790$37,240$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$6,450$2,350
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$36,953$45,747$39,009
Adjustments for Features0-210-8,544-11,434-8,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$28,409$34,313$30,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$5,904$2,081

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Sunshades, second row   $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$620$845$9,880$13,030$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$9,260$12,410$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-8,544-11,434-8,519

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082009
ModelElementTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in112.4 in
Length169.3 in187.2 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.5,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft371.0 ft3

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