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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,770

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,460

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $2,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012201220122012201220122012
ModelInsightPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $20,098 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 1,800 1,170   1,600        
Sunroof   800            
Navigation system 1,692 1,121   1,535        
Sunroof   767            
Options (change) 1,800 1,970 0 1,600 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,692 1,888 0 1,535 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $23,770 $26,465 $26,765 $31,365 $29,165 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $22,460 $25,410 $25,699 $30,111 $28,000 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,826
Model Year20102012201220122012201220122012
ModelInsightPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,770$26,465$26,765$31,365$29,165$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-30-1,2000-2,650-2,990-5,065-5,065-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$25,265$26,765$28,715$26,175$25,600$27,900$28,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$3,450$910$335$2,635$3,290
Total Invoice$22,460$25,410$25,699$30,111$28,000$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-28-1,1520-2,544-2,871-4,863-4,862-4,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,432$24,258$25,699$27,567$25,129$24,577$26,784$27,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,441$3,309$871$319$2,526$3,154

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012201220122012201220122012
ModelInsightPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100       
5-speed manual $0      
6-speed manual  $150     
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote start     $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175       
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Sunroof $900 $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325     
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
USB port$25       
Voice control for nav and audio$100   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100       
Digital instruments$0       
Fog lights   $125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats    $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,395$3,565$2,365$5,015$5,355$7,430$7,430$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$1,200$0$2,650$2,990$5,065$5,065$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-1,1520-2,544-2,871-4,863-4,862-4,958

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
ModelInsightPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length172.3 in191.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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