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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: $23,290

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,589

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $2,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,695 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,994 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 770 770 770
Total Price $23,290 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $21,589 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $850
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,290$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,070-2,020-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,290$23,635$23,345$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$5,870
Total Invoice$21,589$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,942-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,589$22,717$22,439$28,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0$5,633

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $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   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,045$3,115$3,065$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,070$2,020$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,990-1,942-5,905

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelElementGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.3 in165.4 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft346.0 ft3

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