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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,115

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,455

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSETDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $21,425 $23,870 $26,065
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $19,997 $22,503 $24,293
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,990 1,990 1,990
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,758 1,758 1,758
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 1,990 1,990 1,990
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 1,758 1,758 1,758
Destination 670 670 700 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $24,115 $25,260 $28,755
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $22,455 $23,661 $26,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $379
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSETDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 10?, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$24,115$25,260$28,755
Adjustments for Features-8500-585-835-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$23,530$24,425$25,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$895$2,390
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$22,455$23,661$26,751
Adjustments for Features-7930-545-782-2,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$21,910$22,879$24,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$969$2,204

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSETDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0$0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$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   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175    
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,620$1,770$2,355$2,605$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$585$835$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-545-782-2,637

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.9 in179.3 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65080%
Total Not Requested16520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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