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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimSSESELEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,580 $27,030 $29,970 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $20,718 $25,948 $28,772 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 670 670
Total Price $22,400 $27,850 $30,790 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $21,538 $26,768 $29,592 $20,211 $21,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,274
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimSSESELEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,400$27,850$30,790$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-2,705-6,045-8,7700-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,695$21,805$22,020$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$2,325$0$1,560
Total Invoice$21,538$26,768$29,592$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,601-5,810-8,4290-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$20,958$21,163$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$2,226$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimSSESELEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0$0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Navigation system  $600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $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$3,700$7,040$9,765$995$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$6,045$8,770$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,601-5,810-8,4290-210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172008
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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