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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelElementElementGolf / GTI
TrimEXSC1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $29,385
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $28,210
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 1,577 1,577  
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 0
Destination 670 670 820
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $30,205
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $29,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $931
Model Year200920092016
ModelElementElementGolf / GTI
TrimEXSC1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$30,205
Adjustments for Features-8500-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$24,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$29,030
Adjustments for Features-7930-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092016
ModelElementElementGolf / GTI
TrimEXSC1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,020$1,170$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-5,810

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelElementGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in103.5 in
Length169.9 in179.6 in
Width71.6 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft366.5 ft3

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