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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregElement
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $22,935
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 870 870 870 810
Total Price $44,245 $47,745 $62,280 $23,745
Total Invoice $42,121 $45,449 $59,270 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,603
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregElement
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19215/70-16
Total Price$44,245$47,745$62,280$23,745
Adjustments for Features-7,735-7,735-12,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,510$40,010$49,680$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$13,170$0
Total Invoice$42,121$45,449$59,270$22,154
Adjustments for Features-7,364-7,363-11,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,757$38,086$47,279$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,329$12,522$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregElement
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Removable cooler console   $175
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim  $300 
Total Value of Features$9,680$9,680$14,545$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,735$7,735$12,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,364-7,363-11,9910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
ModelTouaregElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in101.4 in
Length188.8 in169.9 in
Width76.4 in71.6 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft374.6 ft3

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