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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: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSC1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $21,625 $24,995 $27,025 $29,385
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $20,760 $23,995 $25,944 $28,210
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 595 820 820 820 820
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $22,445 $25,815 $27,845 $30,205
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $21,580 $24,815 $26,764 $29,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T Limited Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,683
Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSC1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18195/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,505$23,290$22,445$25,815$27,845$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,605-6,820-6,145-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$19,840$18,995$21,700$22,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$845$0$2,705$3,740
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$21,580$24,815$26,764$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-209-2,505-6,556-5,906-7,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$19,075$18,259$20,858$21,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$816$0$2,599$3,592

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSC1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$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
Console without shifter $150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system     $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$845$1,070$3,450$7,665$6,990$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,605$6,820$6,145$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-2,505-6,556-5,906-7,179

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelElementGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in103.5 in
Length169.3 in179.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.6 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 in38.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft366.5 ft3

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