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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: $23,445

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,867

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $2,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimTDIGTIRSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $22,775
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 670
Total Price $25,705 $25,365 $35,360 $23,445
Total Invoice $24,707 $24,381 $33,977 $21,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $548
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimTDIGTIRSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,705$25,365$35,360$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,945-2,045-6,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,760$23,320$29,165$23,445
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$5,845$0
Total Invoice$24,707$24,381$33,977$21,867
Adjustments for Features-1,869-1,966-5,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,838$22,415$28,024$21,867
Cost Above Minimum$423$0$5,609$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimTDIGTIRSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
HD radio$50 $50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25 $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,240$7,390$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$2,045$6,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,869-1,966-5,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
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.3,434 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 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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