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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: $18,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,793

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $17,680 $18,995 $20,895 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $18,137 $16,973 $18,235 $20,059 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109
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 $18,500 $19,815 $21,715 $24,470 $26,200 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100
Total Invoice $18,732 $17,793 $19,055 $20,879 $23,525 $25,186 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,121
Model Year200620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6T6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,220$18,500$19,815$21,715$24,470$26,200$31,940$27,740$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-825-2,090-3,765-6,145-8,920-9,020-5,995-7,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$17,675$17,725$17,950$18,325$17,280$22,920$21,745$22,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$445$670$1,045$0$5,640$4,465$4,925
Total Invoice$18,732$17,793$19,055$20,879$23,525$25,186$30,694$26,662$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-793-2,010-3,620-5,908-8,575-8,668-5,762-7,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$17,000$17,045$17,259$17,617$16,611$22,026$20,900$21,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$434$648$1,006$0$5,415$4,289$4,730

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual      $1200  
6-speed manual       $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600   
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$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$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200   
Blind spot warning system     $200$200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100$100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100 $100
Forward collision warning     $200   
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through   $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$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0    $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0        
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents     $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175        
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0   
Body kit      $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275        
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50        
Sunroof    $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25    $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125$125$125
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500 $500
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$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$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Removable second row seats$0        
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,595$2,420$3,685$5,360$7,740$10,515$10,615$7,590$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$2,090$3,765$6,145$8,920$9,020$5,995$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-793-2,010-3,620-5,908-8,575-8,668-5,762-7,588

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062016
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.4 in
Length169.3 in183.3 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.7 ft3

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