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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: $23,940

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,326

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $2,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,270 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $21,656 $24,192 $23,803 $33,403
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 795 795 795
Total Price $23,940 $25,995 $25,590 $35,590
Total Invoice $22,326 $24,987 $24,598 $34,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $450
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,940$25,995$25,590$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-1,895-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$24,200$23,695$29,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0$6,100
Total Invoice$22,326$24,987$24,598$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,822-5,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,326$23,262$22,776$28,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$486$0$5,854

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$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   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,295$3,090$3,190$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$1,895$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,725-1,822-5,568

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
ModelElementGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.9 in165.4 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft346.0 ft3

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