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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,250 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI | |||
| Difference: $390 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903 Honda Element SC | |||
| Difference: $309 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SC | TDI | GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $23,270 | $23,885 | $24,295 |
| Base Invoice | $21,656 | $22,930 | $23,323 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 595 | 1,405 |
| Sunroof | 2,100 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,577 | 512 | 1,349 |
| Sunroof | 2,016 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 595 | 3,505 |
| Options (change) | 1,577 | 512 | 3,365 |
| Destination | 670 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $25,640 | $25,250 | $28,570 |
| Total Invoice | $23,903 | $24,212 | $27,458 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $530 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SC | TDI | GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $25,640 | $25,250 | $28,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -875 | -3,220 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,640 | $24,375 | $25,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $975 |
| Total Invoice | $23,903 | $24,212 | $27,458 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -839 | -3,095 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,903 | $23,373 | $24,363 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $990 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SC | TDI | GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable second row seats | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,670 | $2,545 | $4,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $875 | $3,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -839 | -3,095 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,434 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 88% |
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