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

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,125

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,491

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $1,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTIElementElement
TrimSGTIEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,575 $23,300 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $17,045 $21,721 $19,541 $21,197
205/55HR16 450      
Stability control 450      
205/55HR16 398      
Stability control 398      
Options (change) 900 0 0 0
Options (change) 796 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 670 670
Total Price $19,125 $23,950 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $18,491 $22,371 $20,211 $21,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,996
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTIElementElement
TrimSGTIEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5200hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$19,125$23,950$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,320-2,4550-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,805$21,495$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,690$0$1,560
Total Invoice$18,491$22,371$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-1,276-2,2930-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,215$20,078$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,863$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTIElementElement
TrimSGTIEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
6-speed manual $150  
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,340$3,475$1,020$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$2,455$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,276-2,2930-210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008
ModelRabbit / GTIElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in101.4 in
Length165.8 in169.3 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft377.1 ft3

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