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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,710

Volkswagen Jetta S   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,964

Volkswagen Jetta S   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelElementJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,935 $19,510 $23,240 $24,615
Base Invoice $21,344 $18,816 $21,757 $23,200
Alloy wheels   450    
Alloy wheels   398    
Options (change) 0 450 0 0
Options (change) 0 398 0 0
Destination 810 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $23,745 $20,710 $23,990 $24,065
Total Invoice $22,154 $19,964 $22,507 $22,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelElementJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,745$20,710$23,990$24,065
Adjustments for Features-1050-1,750-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,640$20,710$22,240$22,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,530$2,180
Total Invoice$22,154$19,964$22,507$22,650
Adjustments for Features-980-1,642-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,056$19,964$20,865$21,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$901$1,580

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201020102010
ModelElementJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,440$4,190$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$0$1,750$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-1,642-1,106

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.9 in179.3 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft366.9 ft3

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