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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,020

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,470

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelElementJettaJetta
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,625 $19,510 $23,240
Base Invoice $18,137 $18,816 $21,757
4-speed automatic 800    
Alloy wheels   450  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100  
4-speed automatic 738    
Alloy wheels   398  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,099  
Options (change) 800 1,550 0
Options (change) 738 1,497 0
Destination 595 750 750
Total Price $21,020 $21,810 $23,990
Total Invoice $19,470 $21,063 $22,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year200620102010
ModelElementJettaJetta
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/26 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,020$21,810$23,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,570-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,020$19,240$20,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,530
Total Invoice$19,470$21,063$22,507
Adjustments for Features0-2,482-3,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,470$18,581$19,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620102010
ModelElementJettaJetta
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
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$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,820$4,390$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,482-3,021

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062010
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.3 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft366.9 ft3

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