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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRidgelinePassatPassatPassat
TrimRTL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,430 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $31,187 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 2,350      
Navigation system 2,124      
Options (change) 2,350 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,124 0 0 0
Destination 710 770 770 770
Total Price $37,490 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $34,021 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,152
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRidgelinePassatPassatPassat
TrimRTL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,490$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-1,57500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$34,021$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-1,42900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,592$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRidgelinePassatPassatPassat
TrimRTL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,305$3,730$3,730$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,42900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
ModelRidgelinePassat
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in110.4 in
Length206.8 in191.6 in
Width76.3 in72.2 in
Height70.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume0.015.9 ft3

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