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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: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
Trim1.8T STDI S1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SELEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $24,595 $26,995 $27,995 $29,345 $30,345 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $20,539 $23,611 $25,915 $26,875 $28,171 $29,131 $19,347 $20,994
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 595 595
Total Price $22,215 $25,415 $27,815 $28,815 $30,165 $31,165 $21,505 $23,290
Total Invoice $21,359 $24,431 $26,735 $27,695 $28,991 $29,951 $19,942 $21,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $727
Model Year20152015201520152015201520072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
Trim1.8T STDI S1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SELEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6T6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,215$25,415$27,815$28,815$30,165$31,165$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features-2,230-2,830-5,970-4,920-7,295-6,2450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,985$22,585$21,845$23,895$22,870$24,920$21,505$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,860$3,910$2,885$4,935$0$1,560
Total Invoice$21,359$24,431$26,735$27,695$28,991$29,951$19,942$21,589
Adjustments for Features-2,144-2,720-5,738-4,729-7,011-6,0020-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,215$21,711$20,997$22,966$21,980$23,949$19,942$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,496$1,782$3,751$2,765$4,734$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152015201520152015201520072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
Trim1.8T STDI S1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SELEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     $0$0
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter       $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers      $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)      $50$50
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Navigation system    $600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Removable second row seats      $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,575$6,715$5,665$8,040$6,990$745$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$2,830$5,970$4,920$7,295$6,245$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,144-2,720-5,738-4,729-7,011-6,0020-209

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152007
ModelGolf / GTIElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in101.4 in
Length179.6 in169.3 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft377.1 ft3

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