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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $4,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGLGLSEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,030 $18,390 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $14,958 $17,138 $19,347 $20,994
Stability control 280 280    
Stability control 247 247    
Options (change) 280 280 0 0
Options (change) 247 247 0 0
Destination 630 630 595 595
Total Price $16,940 $19,300 $21,505 $23,290
Total Invoice $15,835 $18,015 $19,942 $21,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGLGLSEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4115hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$16,940$19,300$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-470-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,940$18,050$21,035$22,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0$1,560
Total Invoice$15,835$18,015$19,942$21,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,167-436-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,835$16,848$19,506$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,013$0$1,439

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGLGLSEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,150$2,400$1,620$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$470$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,167-436-644

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062007
ModelGolf / GTIElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in101.4 in
Length164.9 in169.3 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft377.1 ft3

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