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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: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,491

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $3,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTIElement
TrimSGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,575 $23,300 $22,935
Base Invoice $17,045 $21,721 $21,344
205/55HR16 450    
Stability control 450    
205/55HR16 398    
Stability control 398    
Options (change) 900 0 0
Options (change) 796 0 0
Destination 650 650 810
Total Price $19,125 $23,950 $23,745
Total Invoice $18,491 $22,371 $22,154

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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: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,755
Model Year200820082011
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTIElement
TrimSGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$19,125$23,950$23,745
Adjustments for Features-95-1,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,030$22,720$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,690$0
Total Invoice$18,491$22,371$22,154
Adjustments for Features-92-1,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,399$21,222$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,823$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082011
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTIElement
TrimSGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable cooler console  $175
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers  $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
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $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 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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 
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
Metal pedals $75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,290$3,425$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$1,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-1,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelRabbit / GTIElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in101.4 in
Length165.8 in169.9 in
Width68.3 in71.6 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft374.6 ft3

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