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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: $24,705

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $9,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,557

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $7,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelInsightPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,190 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $21,130 $29,222 $36,669
Navigation system 1,725 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system 1,637 1,589 1,589
iPod integration   0 0
Options (change) 1,725 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 1,637 1,589 1,589
Destination 790 690 690
Total Price $24,705 $33,790 $41,690
Total Invoice $23,557 $31,501 $38,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,138
Model Year201420082008
ModelInsightPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine98hp I4 H200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,705$33,790$41,690
Adjustments for Features0-5,155-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$28,635$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$23,557$31,501$38,948
Adjustments for Features0-4,806-7,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,557$26,695$31,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420082008
ModelInsightPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,145$7,300$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,806-7,063

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelInsightPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.4 in106.7 in
Length172.3 in188.0 in
Width66.7 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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