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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: $20,065

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,293

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelElementElementJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $18,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $17,467 $20,539
5-speed automatic 800 800    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100 1,100
Sport Package       700
Sunroof       900
5-speed automatic 742 742    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056 1,056
Sport Package       672
Sunroof       864
Options (change) 800 800 1,100 2,700
Options (change) 742 742 1,056 2,592
Destination 670 670 770 770
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $20,065 $24,865
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $19,293 $23,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,315
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelElementElementJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,460$24,245$20,065$24,865
Adjustments for Features-370-5950-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,650$20,065$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,060
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$19,293$23,901
Adjustments for Features-345-5550-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,608$22,054$19,293$20,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$1,013

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelElementElementJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,070$2,475$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$595$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-345-5550-3,595

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,499 lb.3,075 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

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