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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212010
ModelGolf / GTIElement
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $22,635
Navigation system   1,700
Navigation system   1,577
Options (change) 0 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,577
Destination 995 710
Total Price $37,940 $25,045

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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: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,586
Model Year20212010
ModelGolf / GTIElement
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$37,940$25,045
Adjustments for Features-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$25,045

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20212010
ModelGolf / GTIElement
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable cooler console $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,815$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Element

Model Year20212010
ModelGolf / GTIElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in101.4 in
Length167.6 in169.9 in
Width70.8 in71.6 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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