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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: $8,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,695 $32,665 $36,945 $20,910 $22,695
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 595 595
Total Price $29,690 $33,660 $37,940 $21,505 $23,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,234
Model Year20212021202120072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$29,690$33,660$37,940$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features-3,020-7,570-10,9450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,670$26,090$26,995$21,505$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$905$0$1,560

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20212021202120072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElementElement
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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  
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$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
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  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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  
Console without shifter    $150
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$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
Larger infotainment display $0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio $200$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  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
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$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,265$8,815$12,190$1,245$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$7,570$10,945$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-224-2870-209

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20212007
ModelGolf / GTIElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in101.4 in
Length167.6 in169.3 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft377.1 ft3

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