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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelJettaElementElement
TrimSELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $20,539 $20,835 $21,656
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
5-speed automatic     800
Sport Package 672    
Sunroof 864    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Navigation system   1,577 1,577
5-speed automatic     742
Options (change) 2,700 1,700 2,500
Options (change) 2,592 1,577 2,319
Destination 770 670 670
Total Price $24,865 $24,755 $26,440
Total Invoice $23,901 $23,082 $24,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year201120092009
ModelJettaElementElement
TrimSELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,865$24,755$26,440
Adjustments for Features-1,9450-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$24,755$26,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$23,901$23,082$24,645
Adjustments for Features-1,8700-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,031$23,082$24,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,516

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120092009
ModelJettaElementElement
TrimSELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable cooler console $175 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,715$2,770$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8700-47

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112009
ModelJettaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in101.4 in
Length182.2 in169.9 in
Width70.0 in71.6 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.574.6 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%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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