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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: $22,215 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S | |||||||
| Difference: $1,530 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,359 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S | |||||||
| Difference: $795 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | EX | 1.8T S | TDI S | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $22,935 | $21,395 | $24,595 | $26,995 | $27,995 | $29,345 | $30,345 |
| Base Invoice | $21,344 | $20,539 | $23,611 | $25,915 | $26,875 | $28,171 | $29,131 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 810 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $22,215 | $25,415 | $27,815 | $28,815 | $30,165 | $31,165 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $21,359 | $24,431 | $26,735 | $27,695 | $28,991 | $29,951 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,641 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | EX | 1.8T S | TDI S | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | A5 | M5 | M6 | T6 | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 195/65-15 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $22,215 | $25,415 | $27,815 | $28,815 | $30,165 | $31,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -880 | -1,480 | -4,620 | -3,570 | -6,095 | -5,045 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,745 | $21,335 | $23,935 | $23,195 | $25,245 | $24,070 | $26,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | $1,860 | $3,910 | $2,735 | $4,785 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $21,359 | $24,431 | $26,735 | $27,695 | $28,991 | $29,951 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -846 | -1,423 | -4,441 | -3,431 | -5,858 | -4,848 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,154 | $20,513 | $23,008 | $22,294 | $24,264 | $23,133 | $25,103 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,495 | $1,781 | $3,751 | $2,620 | $4,590 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | EX | 1.8T S | TDI S | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable cooler console | $175 | ||||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | ||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,070 | $2,950 | $3,550 | $6,690 | $5,640 | $8,165 | $7,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $880 | $1,480 | $4,620 | $3,570 | $6,095 | $5,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -846 | -1,423 | -4,441 | -3,431 | -5,858 | -4,848 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,516 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.9 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 | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
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