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Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,555

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelRoutanRoutanElement
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $31,770 $37,390 $19,625
Base Invoice $30,467 $35,857 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 595
Total Price $32,590 $38,210 $20,220
Total Invoice $31,287 $36,677 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,888
Model Year201120112006
ModelRoutanRoutanElement
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/70-16
Total Price$32,590$38,210$20,220
Adjustments for Features-6,945-12,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,645$25,725$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$31,287$36,677$18,732
Adjustments for Features-6,667-11,9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,620$24,693$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120112006
ModelRoutanRoutanElement
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start $150 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console $50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Removable second row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$7,765$13,305$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,945$12,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,667-11,9840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112006
ModelRoutanElement
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in101.4 in
Length202.5 in169.3 in
Width76.9 in71.5 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft377.1 ft3

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