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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: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,326

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $2,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,270 $25,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $21,656 $24,192 $24,091
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $23,940 $26,020 $25,915
Total Invoice $22,326 $25,012 $24,911

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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: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $643
Model Year200920142014
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,940$26,020$25,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$24,225$23,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$22,326$25,012$24,911
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,326$23,287$22,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$318$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920142014
ModelElementGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSCTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr 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 
Rollover sensor$50  
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$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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$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$1,170$2,965$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,725-1,942

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
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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