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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $878

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementRabbit / GTI
TrimEXSCGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $23,300
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $21,721
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,800
iPod integration     0
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 1,800
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 1,589
Destination 670 670 650
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $25,750
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $23,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $387
Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementRabbit / GTI
TrimEXSCGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$25,750
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$23,960
Adjustments for Features-7930-1,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$22,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementRabbit / GTI
TrimEXSCGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,545$1,695$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-1,284

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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 Year20092008
ModelElementRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.9 in165.8 in
Width71.6 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		25.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 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 GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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