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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: $21,105

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,292

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE   
Difference: $1,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013201320132011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
TrimHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $18,995 $26,990 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945 $22,935
Base Invoice $23,995 $18,235 $25,911 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987 $21,344
Convenience Package   1,315              
Convenience Package   1,262              
Options (change) 0 1,315 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 1,262 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 810
Total Price $25,790 $21,105 $27,785 $23,785 $23,690 $30,120 $31,975 $24,740 $23,745
Total Invoice $24,790 $20,292 $26,706 $22,866 $22,774 $28,948 $30,728 $23,782 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,577
Model Year201320132013201320132013201320132011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
TrimHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4 H170hp I5170hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionS7M5S7M6M5S7S7M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$25,790$21,105$27,785$23,785$23,690$30,120$31,975$24,740$23,745
Adjustments for Features-1,2600-2,285-450-2,000-3,900-4,925-885-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$21,105$25,500$23,335$21,690$26,220$27,050$23,855$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$3,425$0$4,395$2,230$585$5,115$5,945$2,750$0
Total Invoice$24,790$20,292$26,706$22,866$22,774$28,948$30,728$23,782$22,154
Adjustments for Features-1,2110-2,196-433-1,923-3,748-4,733-851-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,579$20,292$24,510$22,433$20,851$25,200$25,995$22,931$21,869
Cost Above Minimum$3,287$0$4,218$2,141$559$4,908$5,703$2,639$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year201320132013201320132013201320132011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElement
TrimHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200  $1200$1200  
5-speed manual $0  $0    
6-speed manual   $150   $150 
5-speed automatic        $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera      $200  
Rollover sensor        $50
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$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$100$100$100 
Removable cooler console        $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200  $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125  $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 $15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers        $0
Rear wiper        $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows        $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200$200  
Skid plate (one)        $50
Sunroof    $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125 $125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 $50  $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system     $600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25 $25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0  $0$0$0 
Cornering lights      $50  
Fog lights    $125 $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25  $25$25  
Steering-linked headlights      $150  
Tachometer $75 $75$75  $75$75
Trip computer$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver        $10
Visor mirror, passenger        $10
Xenon HID headlights      $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$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$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats        $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$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats        $0
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 $0 $0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$2,590$4,875$3,040$4,590$6,490$7,515$3,475$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0$2,285$450$2,000$3,900$4,925$885$305
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2110-2,196-433-1,923-3,748-4,733-851-285

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132011
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested81555%

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