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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: $22,360

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,474

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S   
Difference: $680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatElement
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $22,935
Base Invoice $19,175 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $21,344
Appearance Package 1,595                
Appearance Package 1,529                
Options (change) 1,595 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,529 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 810
Total Price $22,360 $24,495 $26,765 $29,765 $29,165 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $23,745
Total Invoice $21,474 $23,522 $25,699 $28,576 $28,000 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatElement
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6S6T6T6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$22,360$24,495$26,765$29,765$29,165$30,665$32,965$33,720$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,615-3,815-4,605-6,680-6,680-6,780-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,360$23,030$25,150$25,950$24,560$23,985$26,285$26,940$23,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$2,790$3,590$2,200$1,625$3,925$4,580$0
Total Invoice$21,474$23,522$25,699$28,576$28,000$29,440$31,646$32,370$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,407-1,551-3,663-4,421-6,413-6,413-6,509-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,474$22,115$24,148$24,913$23,579$23,027$25,233$25,861$21,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$641$2,674$3,439$2,105$1,553$3,759$4,387$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatElement
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0       
6-speed manual  $150      
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100   
5-speed automatic        $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key     $250$250$250 
Remote start     $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats        $0
Rollover sensor        $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate        $150
Overhead console storage compartments        $100
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100 
Removable cooler console        $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers        $0
Rear wiper        $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Deep-tinted rear windows        $275
Skid plate (one)        $50
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325     
CD player$125   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15$15$15$15 
Navigation system    $600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights   $125 $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver        $10
Visor mirror, passenger        $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats    $75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats        $75
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Removable second row seats        $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,775$3,240$3,390$5,590$6,380$8,455$8,455$8,555$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,615$3,815$4,605$6,680$6,680$6,780$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407-1,551-3,663-4,421-6,413-6,413-6,509-695

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in101.4 in
Length191.6 in169.9 in
Width72.2 in71.6 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35073%
Total Not Requested13027%

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