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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: $23,785

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,866

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
TrimTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system   1,255       1,700 1,700
Navigation Package         2,005    
Autobahn Package         2,250    
Navigation system   1,206       1,577 1,577
Navigation Package         1,925    
Autobahn Package         2,160    
Options (change) 0 1,255 0 0 4,255 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,206 0 0 4,085 1,577 1,577
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 670 670
Total Price $23,785 $24,945 $30,120 $31,975 $28,995 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $22,866 $23,980 $28,948 $30,728 $27,867 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
TrimTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S7S7M6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$23,785$24,945$30,120$31,975$28,995$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,450-4,475-3,675-955-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,785$23,045$26,670$27,500$25,320$23,800$25,535
Cost Above Minimum$740$0$3,625$4,455$2,275$0$1,735
Total Invoice$22,866$23,980$28,948$30,728$27,867$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features0-1,826-3,316-4,300-3,532-890-98
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,866$22,154$25,632$26,428$24,335$22,192$23,805
Cost Above Minimum$712$0$3,478$4,274$2,181$0$1,613

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
TrimTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150  
5-speed manual $0    $0
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200   
5-speed automatic     $900 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments     $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable cooler console     $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers     $0$0
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200   
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325  
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125$125
HD radio    $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50  
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  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Metal pedals    $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,690$4,590$6,140$7,165$6,365$3,645$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,450$4,475$3,675$955$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,826-3,316-4,300-3,532-890-98

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132009
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.3,434 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 GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2240100%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

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