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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $2,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013201320132013
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 $21,965 $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $20,917 $22,963 $25,150 $28,037 $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Navigation system 1,725 1,150   1,660        
Sunroof   800 900          
Floor mats   125 125 125        
Navigation Package     1,660          
Navigation system 1,637 1,103   1,591        
Sunroof   767 862          
Floor mats   99 99 99        
Navigation Package     1,592          
Options (change) 1,725 2,075 2,685 1,785 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,637 1,969 2,553 1,690 0 0 0 0
Destination 790 795 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $24,480 $26,815 $29,705 $31,815 $29,720 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $23,344 $25,727 $28,498 $30,522 $28,533 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,716
Model Year20122013201320132013201320132013
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)185/60-15215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,480$26,815$29,705$31,815$29,720$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-695-1,020-2,145-2,510-4,585-4,585-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$26,120$28,685$29,670$27,210$26,635$29,125$29,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,565$3,550$1,090$515$3,005$3,515
Total Invoice$23,344$25,727$28,498$30,522$28,533$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-667-979-2,058-2,410-4,402-4,401-4,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$25,060$27,519$28,464$26,123$25,571$27,958$28,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,459$3,404$1,063$511$2,898$3,389

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013201320132013201320132013
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       
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200$200
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 air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175       
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150       
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25       
Voice control for nav and audio$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
Cornering lights  $50$50 $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100       
Digital instruments$0       
Fog lights  $125$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
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$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, 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, driver seat $100$100$100$100$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$2,045$2,740$3,065$4,190$4,555$6,630$6,630$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$1,020$2,145$2,510$4,585$4,585$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-667-979-2,058-2,410-4,402-4,401-4,497

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013
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 Weight2,748 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 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 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 TDI SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

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

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