Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2006 Honda Element Honda Element 2011

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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: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $4,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGLGLSLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,030 $18,390 $20,825 $22,935
Base Invoice $14,958 $17,138 $19,388 $21,344
Stability control 280 280    
Stability control 247 247    
Options (change) 280 280 0 0
Options (change) 247 247 0 0
Destination 630 630 810 810
Total Price $16,940 $19,300 $21,635 $23,745
Total Invoice $15,835 $18,015 $20,198 $22,154

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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: $3,803
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGLGLSLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4115hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 8?, 4270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/70-16215/70-16
Total Price$16,940$19,300$21,635$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-600-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,940$18,050$21,035$22,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0$1,015
Total Invoice$15,835$18,015$20,198$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,167-560-1,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,835$16,848$19,638$20,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,013$0$935

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGLGLSLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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 console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable cooler console   $175
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75
Floor mats$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
Total Value of Features$1,225$2,475$1,825$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$600$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,167-560-1,581

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062011
ModelGolf / GTIElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in101.4 in
Length164.9 in169.9 in
Width68.3 in71.6 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft374.6 ft3

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