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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: $1,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920192019201920192019
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $24,695 $27,195 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Navigation system 1,700 1,700          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130      
Floor mats     235 235 235 235 235
Navigation system 1,577 1,577          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100      
Floor mats     185 185 185 185 185
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 365 365 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 285 285 185 185 185
Destination 670 670 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $25,955 $28,455 $27,125 $28,125 $30,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,402
Model Year2009200920192019201920192019
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/60-16205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$25,955$28,455$27,125$28,125$30,325
Adjustments for Features-8500-6,185-6,785-4,560-4,560-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$19,770$21,670$22,565$23,565$24,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,900$2,795$3,795$5,145

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920192019201920192019
ModelElementElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSCSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
5-speed manual $0     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
6-speed manual    $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850    
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Body kit    $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
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
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150  $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights   $500  $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     
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$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$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$0
Total Value of Features$2,470$1,620$7,805$8,405$6,180$6,180$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$6,185$6,785$4,560$4,560$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-281-281-182-175-193

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092019
ModelElementJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in105.7 in
Length169.9 in185.1 in
Width71.6 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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