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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation system 1,577 1,577        
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,570 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,466 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $25,100 $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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $665
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$26,115$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,620-1,720-2,820-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$24,495$22,495$22,755$24,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$2,000$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$25,100$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-7930-1,557-1,653-2,711-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$23,543$21,624$21,872$23,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$1,919$0$248$1,936

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
5-speed manual $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
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
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$600$600$600 
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals     $75
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Total Value of Features$3,495$2,645$4,265$4,365$5,465$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,620$1,720$2,820$5
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-1,557-1,653-2,711-5

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,434 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
25.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested150098%

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