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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXBaseGTI SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $23,195 $28,595 $32,195 $36,495
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 920 920 920 920
Total Price $20,220 $24,115 $29,515 $33,115 $37,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,108
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXBaseGTI SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,220$24,115$29,515$33,115$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,830-4,095-8,645-12,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$21,285$25,420$24,470$25,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,135$3,185$4,110

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXBaseGTI SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,170$4,000$5,265$9,815$13,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830$4,095$8,645$12,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-108-128-240-296

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062020
ModelElementGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.8 in
Length169.3 in167.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft353.7 ft3

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