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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,460

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,953

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelElementElementJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSCSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $23,745
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $22,795
5-speed automatic 800 800  
5-speed automatic 742 742  
Options (change) 800 800 0
Options (change) 742 742 0
Destination 670 670 770
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $24,515
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year200820082011
ModelElementElementJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSCSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,460$24,245$24,515
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$22,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$23,565
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$21,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200820082011
ModelElementElementJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSCSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $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, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,170$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,182

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082011
ModelElementJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.3 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,285 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		26.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.1 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

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