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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $1,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatInsight
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $19,330
Base Invoice $19,175 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $18,062
Appearance Package 1,595                
Automatic climate control, front                 1,200
Appearance Package 1,529                
Automatic climate control, front                 1,119
Options (change) 1,595 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200
Options (change) 1,529 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,119
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 595
Total Price $22,360 $24,495 $26,765 $29,765 $29,165 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $21,125
Total Invoice $21,474 $23,522 $25,699 $28,576 $28,000 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $19,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,822
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatInsight
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V673hp I3 H
TransmissionM5M5M6S6T6T6S6S6M5
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, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18165/65-14
Total Price$22,360$24,495$26,765$29,765$29,165$30,665$32,965$33,720$21,125
Adjustments for Features-3,665-5,105-5,255-7,455-8,095-10,170-10,170-10,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,695$19,390$21,510$22,310$21,070$20,495$22,795$23,450$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$2,815$3,615$2,375$1,800$4,100$4,755$0
Total Invoice$21,474$23,522$25,699$28,576$28,000$29,440$31,646$32,370$19,776
Adjustments for Features-3,520-4,902-5,046-7,157-7,772-9,764-9,763-9,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,954$18,620$20,653$21,419$20,228$19,676$21,883$22,511$19,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$2,699$3,465$2,274$1,722$3,929$4,557$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Insight

Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatInsight
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      $0
6-speed manual  $150      
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key     $250$250$250 
Remote start     $150$150$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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
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 
Digital instruments        $0
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats    $75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
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        
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    
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 
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$4,125$5,565$5,715$7,915$8,555$10,630$10,630$10,730$460
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$5,105$5,255$7,455$8,095$10,170$10,170$10,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,520-4,902-5,046-7,157-7,772-9,764-9,763-9,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatInsight
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in94.5 in
Length191.6 in155.1 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in53.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.1,851 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 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%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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