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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: $23,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $22,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $43,945 $47,445 $62,575
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $41,792 $45,120 $59,510
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 875 875 875
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $44,820 $48,320 $63,450
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $42,667 $45,995 $60,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,926
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4280hp V6240hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionM5M5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$21,660$23,445$44,820$48,320$63,450
Adjustments for Features0-225-8,960-8,960-13,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$35,860$39,360$49,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,500$13,765
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$42,667$45,995$60,385
Adjustments for Features0-210-8,530-8,529-13,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$34,137$37,466$47,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$3,329$13,091

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key    $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive    $15
Navigation system    $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$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$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$770$995$9,730$9,730$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$8,960$8,960$13,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-8,530-8,529-13,157

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082013
ModelElementTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in113.9 in
Length169.3 in188.8 in
Width71.5 in76.4 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft370.9 ft3

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