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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,295

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,513

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelTiguanTiguanElement
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,635 $33,975 $22,635
Base Invoice $27,490 $32,617 $21,067
AWD 1,955 1,955 1,250
Premium Navigation Package   1,020  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130  
Navigation system     1,700
AWD 1,877 1,877 1,159
Premium Navigation Package   978  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088  
Navigation system     1,577
Options (change) 1,955 4,105 2,950
Options (change) 1,877 3,943 2,736
Destination 820 820 710
Total Price $31,410 $38,900 $26,295
Total Invoice $30,187 $37,380 $24,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,613
Model Year201220122010
ModelTiguanTiguanElement
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/70-16
Total Price$31,410$38,900$26,295
Adjustments for Features-2,145-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$31,615$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$30,187$37,380$24,513
Adjustments for Features-2,061-7,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,126$30,380$24,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,254$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122010
ModelTiguanTiguanElement
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable cooler console  $175
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$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 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,640$11,780$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$7,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,061-7,0000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122010
ModelTiguanElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in101.4 in
Length174.5 in169.9 in
Width71.2 in71.6 in
Height65.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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