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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,815

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,585

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $4,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelRidgelineRidgelinePassatPassat
TrimRTLSELuxVR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,155 $37,505 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $32,140 $34,283 $28,107 $33,597
Navigation system 2,350   1,800 1,800
Heated front seats     225 225
Navigation system 2,143   1,589 1,589
Heated front seats     199 199
Options (change) 2,350 0 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 2,143 0 1,788 1,788
Destination 830 830 690 690
Total Price $38,335 $38,335 $32,815 $38,765
Total Invoice $35,113 $35,113 $30,585 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,493
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelRidgelineRidgelinePassatPassat
TrimRTLSELuxVR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 780, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,335$38,335$32,815$38,765
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,1300-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,205$37,205$32,815$38,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$35,113$35,113$30,585$36,075
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,0350-656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,078$34,078$30,585$35,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$4,834

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelRidgelineRidgelinePassatPassat
TrimRTLSELuxVR6
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power sliding rear window$250$250  
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Dual-action tailgate$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear defrost  $200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,980$5,980$4,850$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,130$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,035-1,0350-656

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelRidgelinePassat
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in106.7 in
Length206.8 in188.2 in
Width76.3 in71.7 in
Height70.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume0.014.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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