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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: $19,495

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $18,137 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $20,220 $19,495 $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $18,732 $18,747 $22,634 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $543
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,220$19,495$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features0-580-2,295-4,320-5,420-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$18,915$21,250$19,895$20,155$21,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,335$980$1,240$3,070
Total Invoice$18,732$18,747$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features0-558-2,206-4,153-5,210-2,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$18,189$20,428$19,124$19,373$21,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,239$935$1,184$2,944

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  
6-speed manual  $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Removable second row seats$0     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,720$2,300$4,015$6,040$7,140$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580$2,295$4,320$5,420$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-558-2,206-4,153-5,210-2,432

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.4 in
Length169.3 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.5 ft3

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