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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelElementGolf / GTI
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,635 $29,970
Base Invoice $21,067 $28,772
Navigation system 1,700  
Navigation system 1,577  
Options (change) 1,700 0
Options (change) 1,577 0
Destination 710 820
Total Price $25,045 $30,790
Total Invoice $23,354 $29,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44
Model Year20102017
ModelElementGolf / GTI
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,045$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-6,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$24,345
Total Invoice$23,354$29,592
Adjustments for Features0-6,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$23,398

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102017
ModelElementGolf / GTI
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,170$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,194

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102017
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 Weight3,516 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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