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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: $1,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720192019
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSCSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $21,895 $29,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 595 895 895
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $22,790 $30,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,249
Model Year2007200720192019
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSCSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4147hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18195/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$21,505$23,290$22,790$30,890
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,480-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$20,310$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,610

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720192019
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSCSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50 $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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$75  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,070$1,295$3,550$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,480$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-97-202

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072019
ModelElementGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in103.5 in
Length169.3 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,979 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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