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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: $24,445

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
Navigation system 1,700          
Navigation Package           2,030
Autobahn Package           2,290
Navigation system 1,577          
Navigation Package           1,948
Autobahn Package           2,200
Options (change) 1,700 0 0 0 0 4,320
Options (change) 1,577 0 0 0 0 4,148
Destination 710 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,045 $24,445 $26,745 $31,065 $32,715 $29,675
Total Invoice $23,354 $23,501 $25,708 $29,855 $31,439 $28,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA5M6T6S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,045$24,445$26,745$31,065$32,715$29,675
Adjustments for Features-6300-3,200-3,450-4,475-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$24,445$23,545$27,615$28,240$26,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0$4,070$4,695$2,455
Total Invoice$23,354$23,501$25,708$29,855$31,439$28,521
Adjustments for Features-5870-3,076-3,316-4,300-3,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,767$23,501$22,632$26,539$27,139$24,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$869$0$3,907$4,507$2,357

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelElementJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
FWD$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     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 $200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead console storage compartments$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     
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25 $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights  $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     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$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
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,645$3,015$6,215$6,465$7,490$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0$3,200$3,450$4,475$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-5870-3,076-3,316-4,300-3,532

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,516 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 GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2240100%

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