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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: $25,640

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $6,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $6,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatElement
TrimKomfortSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $23,270
Base Invoice $27,727 $21,656
Navigation system 1,990 1,700
Navigation system 1,758 1,577
Options (change) 1,990 1,700
Options (change) 1,758 1,577
Destination 700 670
Total Price $32,380 $25,640
Total Invoice $30,185 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,730
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatElement
TrimKomfortSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,380$25,640
Adjustments for Features-3,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,570$25,640
Total Invoice$30,185$23,903
Adjustments for Features-3,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,633$23,903

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092009
ModelPassatElement
TrimKomfortSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,355$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5520

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,512 lb.3,433 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element specs.

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%

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