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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,565 Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |||||
| Difference: $3,180 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773 Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |||||
| Difference: $2,381 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | EX | Base | TDI | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $22,935 | $19,795 | $24,935 | $24,595 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $21,344 | $19,003 | $23,937 | $23,611 | $33,207 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 810 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $20,565 | $25,705 | $25,365 | $35,360 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $19,773 | $24,707 | $24,381 | $33,977 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,362 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | EX | Base | TDI | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 195/65-15 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $20,565 | $25,705 | $25,365 | $35,360 |
| Adjustments for Features | -20 | 0 | -965 | -1,065 | -5,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,725 | $20,565 | $24,740 | $24,300 | $30,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,175 | $3,735 | $9,580 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $19,773 | $24,707 | $24,381 | $33,977 |
| Adjustments for Features | -19 | 0 | -928 | -1,024 | -5,011 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,135 | $19,773 | $23,779 | $23,357 | $28,966 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,006 | $3,584 | $9,193 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | EX | Base | TDI | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | |
| Removable cooler console | $175 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $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), front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable second row seats | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,845 | $2,825 | $3,790 | $3,890 | $8,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $20 | $0 | $965 | $1,065 | $5,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -19 | 0 | -928 | -1,024 | -5,011 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,516 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
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