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Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPilotPassat
TrimEX-LV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,760 $32,950
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net   95
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 912  
Cargo net   69
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,000 470
Options (change) 912 369
Destination 975 770
Total Price $38,735 $34,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,985
Model Year20182012
ModelPilotPassat
TrimEX-LV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,735$34,190
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,000$34,190

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelPilotPassat
TrimEX-LV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelPilotPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length194.5 in191.6 in
Width78.6 in72.2 in
Height69.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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