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

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,125

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,491

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $1,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimEXSCSGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $17,575 $23,300
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $17,045 $21,721
205/55HR16     450  
Stability control     450  
205/55HR16     398  
Stability control     398  
Options (change) 0 0 900 0
Options (change) 0 0 796 0
Destination 670 670 650 650
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $19,125 $23,950
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $18,491 $22,371

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,996
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimEXSCSGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$19,125$23,950
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,320-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$17,805$21,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,690
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$18,491$22,371
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,276-2,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$17,215$20,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$2,863

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimEXSCSGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Heated front seats  $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$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,020$1,245$2,340$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,320$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,276-2,293

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelElementRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.3 in165.8 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,072 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.1 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S

205/55HR16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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