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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: $19,495

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $22,935
Base Invoice $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 810
Total Price $19,495 $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515 $23,745
Total Invoice $18,747 $22,634 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,732
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5T6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$19,495$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-3,765-4,865-2,050-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,495$21,830$20,450$20,710$22,465$21,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$955$1,215$2,970$0
Total Invoice$18,747$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,649-3,619-4,676-1,971-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,747$20,985$19,658$19,907$21,594$20,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,238$911$1,160$2,847$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
6-speed manual $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
5-speed automatic     $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof  $900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
HD radio  $50$50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0 
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Metal pedals    $75 
Removable second row seats     $0
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$1,450$3,165$5,215$6,315$3,500$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$3,765$4,865$2,050$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,649-3,619-4,676-1,971-1,675

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
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 Weight2,805 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
15.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.574.6 ft3

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