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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $5,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $5,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelPassatPassatCR-V
TrimLuxVR6EX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $26,045
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $24,229
Heated front seats 225 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,700
Heated front seats 199 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,577
Options (change) 2,025 2,025 1,700
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 1,577
Destination 690 690 670
Total Price $34,015 $41,915 $28,415
Total Invoice $31,700 $39,147 $26,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,495
Model Year200820082009
ModelPassatPassatCR-V
TrimLuxVR6EX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,015$41,915$28,415
Adjustments for Features-1,855-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,160$37,655$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$31,700$39,147$26,476
Adjustments for Features-1,729-3,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,971$35,168$26,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,197$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200820082009
ModelPassatPassatCR-V
TrimLuxVR6EX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,405$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,729-3,9790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatCR-V
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.1 in
Length188.0 in177.9 in
Width71.7 in71.6 in
Height59.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft372.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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