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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: $19,715

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014201420142014201420142014
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXHybrid1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $25,560 $18,895 $27,645 $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $18,137 $24,538 $18,139 $26,539 $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,220 $26,380 $19,715 $28,465 $24,445 $26,745 $31,065 $32,715 $25,355
Total Invoice $18,732 $25,358 $18,959 $27,359 $23,501 $25,708 $29,855 $31,439 $24,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $735
Model Year200620142014201420142014201420142014
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXHybrid1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4170hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM5S7M5S7M6T6S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/65-15205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,220$26,380$19,715$28,465$24,445$26,745$31,065$32,715$25,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-1,000-4,880-2,920-6,095-6,495-7,520-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$22,855$18,715$23,585$21,525$20,650$24,570$25,195$22,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,140$0$4,870$2,810$1,935$5,855$6,480$3,385
Total Invoice$18,732$25,358$18,959$27,359$23,501$25,708$29,855$31,439$24,373
Adjustments for Features0-3,388-962-4,690-2,807-5,859-6,242-7,227-3,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$21,970$17,997$22,669$20,694$19,849$23,613$24,212$21,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,973$0$4,672$2,697$1,852$5,616$6,215$3,247

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620142014201420142014201420142014
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXHybrid1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0      
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200  $1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $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$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200 $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125  $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0        
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175        
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275        
Rear spoiler $200 $200  $200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50        
Sunroof     $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325    $325
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50    $50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 $0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50 
Fog lights     $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  $25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150 
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75  $75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights       $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75 $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $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$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75        
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0        
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Total Value of Features$1,695$5,220$2,695$6,575$4,615$7,790$8,190$9,215$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$1,000$4,880$2,920$6,095$6,495$7,520$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,388-962-4,690-2,807-5,859-6,242-7,227-3,129

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062014
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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