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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: $20,065

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,293

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaElementElement
TrimSESELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $19,541 $21,197
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Sport Package   700    
Sunroof   900    
5-speed automatic     800 800
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056    
Sport Package   672    
Sunroof   864    
5-speed automatic     742 742
Options (change) 1,100 2,700 800 800
Options (change) 1,056 2,592 742 742
Destination 770 770 670 670
Total Price $20,065 $24,865 $22,460 $24,245
Total Invoice $19,293 $23,901 $20,953 $22,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,315
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaElementElement
TrimSESELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5170hp I5166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$20,065$24,865$22,460$24,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,740-370-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,065$21,125$22,090$23,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$0$1,560
Total Invoice$19,293$23,901$20,953$22,609
Adjustments for Features0-3,595-345-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,293$20,306$20,608$22,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,013$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaElementElement
TrimSESELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
HD radio $50  
iPod integration $100  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$6,215$2,845$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740$370$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,595-345-555

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in101.4 in
Length182.2 in169.3 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,499 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
15.5 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.577.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

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