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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanElement
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $37,890 $44,280 $22,635
Base Invoice $30,697 $36,337 $42,465 $21,067
Navigation Package 960      
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,020      
Navigation system       1,700
Navigation Package 922      
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 1,937      
Navigation system       1,577
Options (change) 2,980 0 0 1,700
Options (change) 2,859 0 0 1,577
Destination 820 820 820 710
Total Price $35,810 $38,710 $45,100 $25,045
Total Invoice $34,376 $37,157 $43,285 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,660
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanElement
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17215/70-16
Total Price$35,810$38,710$45,100$25,045
Adjustments for Features-6,425-9,525-13,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,385$29,185$31,875$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$34,376$37,157$43,285$23,354
Adjustments for Features-6,168-9,143-12,6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,208$28,014$30,592$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$194$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanElement
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$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$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 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Front side airbags   $350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Removable console$200$200$200 
Removable cooler console   $175
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
Intermittent wipers   $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
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 $200 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice recorder$0$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 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$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
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
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 
Total Value of Features$8,920$12,020$15,720$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,425$9,525$13,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,168-9,143-12,6930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122010
ModelRoutanElement
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in101.4 in
Length202.5 in169.9 in
Width76.9 in71.6 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested201587%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

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