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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: $21,715

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,879

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $2,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSC1.8T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $18,995 $20,895 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $18,235 $20,059 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Navigation system 1,700 1,700          
Navigation Package     1,325        
Connectivity Package     2,230        
Navigation system 1,577 1,577          
Navigation Package     1,272        
Connectivity Package     2,142        
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,555 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 3,414 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $23,370 $21,715 $26,200 $27,230 $30,100
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $22,469 $20,879 $25,186 $26,173 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,314
Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSC1.8T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M5M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$23,370$21,715$26,200$27,230$30,100
Adjustments for Features-8500-2,045-940-3,970-3,020-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$21,325$20,775$22,230$24,210$25,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$550$0$1,455$3,435$4,705
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$22,469$20,879$25,186$26,173$28,929
Adjustments for Features-7930-1,966-904-3,816-2,903-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$20,503$19,975$21,370$23,270$24,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$528$0$1,395$3,295$4,514

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSC1.8T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
5-speed manual $0$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$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$100
Removable cooler console$175      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers   $75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler   $200  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50     
Sunroof  $900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Automatic headlights  $125 $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$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 $150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights      $50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,470$1,620$3,665$2,560$5,590$4,640$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$2,045$940$3,970$3,020$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-1,966-904-3,816-2,903-4,440

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092015
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.4 in
Length169.9 in183.3 in
Width71.6 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested82545%
Total Not Requested100055%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Additional chrome trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested180586%

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