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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: $16,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $6,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $5,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSCGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $16,030 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $14,958 $17,138
Stability control     280 280
Stability control     247 247
Options (change) 0 0 280 280
Options (change) 0 0 247 247
Destination 670 670 630 630
Total Price $23,055 $23,940 $16,940 $19,300
Total Invoice $21,505 $22,326 $15,835 $18,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,089
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSCGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4115hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$23,055$23,940$16,940$19,300
Adjustments for Features-1,695-8450-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,360$23,095$16,940$18,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,110
Total Invoice$21,505$22,326$15,835$18,015
Adjustments for Features-1,581-7880-1,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,924$21,538$15,835$16,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$1,013

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelElementElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSCGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,845$1,995$1,150$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$845$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,581-7880-1,167

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092006
ModelElementGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in98.9 in
Length169.9 in164.9 in
Width71.6 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft341.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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