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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,460

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,953

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelJetta SportWagenElementElement
TrimSEEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $22,795 $19,541 $21,197
5-speed automatic   800 800
5-speed automatic   742 742
Options (change) 0 800 800
Options (change) 0 742 742
Destination 770 670 670
Total Price $24,515 $22,460 $24,245
Total Invoice $23,565 $20,953 $22,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year201120082008
ModelJetta SportWagenElementElement
TrimSEEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,515$22,460$24,245
Adjustments for Features-2,2700-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$22,460$24,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$23,565$20,953$22,609
Adjustments for Features-2,1820-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,383$20,953$22,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120082008
ModelJetta SportWagenElementElement
TrimSEEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats$75 $75
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,215$1,945$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1820-210

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Honda Element features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112008
ModelJetta SportWagenElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in101.4 in
Length179.3 in169.3 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,285 lb.3,499 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.8 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft377.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Honda Element specs.

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