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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: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimSSESELEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $27,320 $30,245 $19,625
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 850 595
Total Price $22,535 $28,170 $31,095 $20,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,184
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimSSESELEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$22,535$28,170$31,095$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,405-7,845-11,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,130$20,325$20,050$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$920$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElement
TrimSSESELEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input $50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Larger infotainment display $0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,575$9,015$12,215$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$7,845$11,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-128-237-3020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in101.4 in
Length179.8 in169.3 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,372 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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