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

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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimTDIGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,885 $24,295 $19,625
Base Invoice $22,930 $23,323 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 595
Total Price $24,655 $25,065 $20,220
Total Invoice $23,700 $24,093 $18,732

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year201120112006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimTDIGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$24,655$25,065$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,025-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,630$21,745$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0
Total Invoice$23,700$24,093$18,732
Adjustments for Features-2,908-3,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,792$20,902$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120112006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimTDIGTIEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
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$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,870$4,165$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,908-3,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in101.4 in
Length165.4 in169.3 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,372 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 Room52.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft377.1 ft3

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