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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelElementElementJetta
TrimEXSCSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $21,395
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $20,539
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
5-speed automatic   800  
Sport Package     700
Sunroof     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Navigation system 1,577 1,577  
5-speed automatic   742  
Sport Package     672
Sunroof     864
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056
Options (change) 1,700 2,500 2,700
Options (change) 1,577 2,319 2,592
Destination 670 670 770
Total Price $24,755 $26,440 $24,865
Total Invoice $23,082 $24,645 $23,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year200920092011
ModelElementElementJetta
TrimEXSCSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,755$26,440$24,865
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,755$26,390$22,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0
Total Invoice$23,082$24,645$23,901
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,082$24,598$22,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092011
ModelElementElementJetta
TrimEXSCSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,770$2,820$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,870

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092011
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.4 in
Length169.9 in182.2 in
Width71.6 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		25.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft315.5 ft3

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

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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