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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,625

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,848

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $3,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
Trim1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,645 $20,345 $21,245 $23,245 $26,245 $29,545 $22,935
Base Invoice $17,898 $19,531 $20,395 $22,315 $25,195 $28,362 $21,344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130 130 130    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100 100 100    
Options (change) 130 130 130 130 130 0 0
Options (change) 100 100 100 100 100 0 0
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 850 810
Total Price $19,625 $21,325 $22,225 $24,225 $27,225 $30,395 $23,745
Total Invoice $18,848 $20,481 $21,345 $23,265 $26,145 $29,212 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,628
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
Trim1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T6T6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$19,625$21,325$22,225$24,225$27,225$30,395$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-540-2,865-2,990-7,120-6,845-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,625$20,785$19,360$21,235$20,105$23,550$22,745
Cost Above Minimum$265$1,425$0$1,875$745$4,190$0
Total Invoice$18,848$20,481$21,345$23,265$26,145$29,212$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-519-2,752-2,872-6,838-6,579-933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,848$19,962$18,593$20,393$19,307$22,633$21,221
Cost Above Minimum$255$1,369$0$1,800$714$4,040$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
Trim1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100 
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100$100 
Forward collision warning    $200  
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor      $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead console storage compartments      $100
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100 
Removable cooler console      $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter    $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175 
Rear air vents    $100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Black grille (optional)   $0   
Body kit     $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)      $50
Sunroof  $900 $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100 
App support  $0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0 
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150 
Automatic headlights    $125$125 
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Metal pedals     $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Removable second row seats      $0
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$1,520$2,060$4,385$4,510$8,640$8,365$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$2,865$2,990$7,120$6,845$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519-2,752-2,872-6,838-6,579-933

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in101.4 in
Length183.3 in169.9 in
Width70.0 in71.6 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.774.6 ft3

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