Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 Honda Element Honda Element 2011

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $461

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelPassatPassatElement
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,900 $29,950 $22,935
Base Invoice $21,985 $27,513 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 630 630 810
Total Price $24,530 $30,580 $23,745
Total Invoice $22,615 $28,143 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $876
Model Year200620062011
ModelPassatPassatElement
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionM6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$24,530$30,580$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$28,330$23,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$22,615$28,143$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-2,071-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,615$26,072$21,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,457$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year200620062011
ModelPassatPassatElement
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable cooler console  $175
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,300$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,071-415

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in101.4 in
Length188.2 in169.9 in
Width71.7 in71.6 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.274.6 ft3

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