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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPassatPassatElementElement
TrimLuxVR6EXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,700 1,700
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,577 1,577
iPod integration 0 0    
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,589 1,589 1,577 1,577
Destination 690 690 670 670
Total Price $33,790 $41,690 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $31,501 $38,948 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPassatPassatElementElement
TrimLuxVR6EXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$33,790$41,690$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-6,505-8,910-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,285$32,780$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0$1,735
Total Invoice$31,501$38,948$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-6,064-8,324-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,437$30,624$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,187$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPassatPassatElementElement
TrimLuxVR6EXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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 cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Removable cooler console  $175 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,225$10,630$2,570$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,505$8,910$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,064-8,324-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in101.4 in
Length188.0 in169.9 in
Width71.7 in71.6 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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