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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $18,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $16,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $39,300 $48,390 $68,340
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $36,183 $44,510 $62,785
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Technologie Package     3,350 3,350 3,350
Navigation system 1,577 1,577      
Technologie Package     2,959 2,959 2,959
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,350 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,959 2,959 2,959
Destination 670 670 690 690 690
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $43,340 $52,430 $72,380
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $39,832 $48,159 $66,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,538
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D
TransmissionA5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7300, 11300, 11300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19
Total Price$24,755$25,640$43,340$52,430$72,380
Adjustments for Features-8500-8,710-11,360-13,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$34,630$41,070$59,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$6,440$24,515
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$39,832$48,159$66,434
Adjustments for Features-7930-8,005-10,435-12,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$31,827$37,724$54,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$5,897$22,459

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelElementElementTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEXSCVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $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$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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   
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175    
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$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $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
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$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,020$1,170$9,880$12,530$14,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$8,710$11,360$13,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-8,005-10,435-12,148

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092008
ModelElementTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in112.4 in
Length169.9 in187.2 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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