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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanElementElement
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $37,890 $44,280 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $30,697 $36,337 $42,465 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 670 670
Total Price $32,830 $38,710 $45,100 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $31,517 $37,157 $43,285 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,571
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanElementElement
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$32,830$38,710$45,100$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-5,910-11,850-15,5500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$26,860$29,550$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$2,690$0$1,560
Total Invoice$31,517$37,157$43,285$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-5,674-11,375-14,9240-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,843$25,782$28,361$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$61$0$2,579$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanElementElement
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Dual power sliding doors$800$800$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate $350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start $150$150  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Sunshades, third row$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Front side airbags   $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100$100  
Removable console$200$200$200  
Roof rails $250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150  
Sliding center console $50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof $900$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
iPod integration $100$100  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Voice recorder $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Fog lights  $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,280$13,220$16,920$1,370$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,910$11,850$15,550$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,674-11,375-14,9240-210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
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.3,434 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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