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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: $21,715

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,879

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $2,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,895 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $20,059 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system           1,700 1,700
Navigation system           1,577 1,577
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 670 670
Total Price $21,715 $24,470 $26,200 $31,940 $30,100 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $20,879 $23,525 $25,186 $30,694 $28,929 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,275
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6S7M6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$21,715$24,470$26,200$31,940$30,100$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-1,265-3,495-6,420-6,370-5,470-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,450$20,975$19,780$25,570$24,630$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$670$1,195$0$5,790$4,850$0$1,735
Total Invoice$20,879$23,525$25,186$30,694$28,929$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-1,216-3,360-6,172-6,122-5,257-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,663$20,165$19,014$24,572$23,672$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$649$1,151$0$5,558$4,658$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100    
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
6-speed manual    $150  
5-speed automatic     $900 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600    
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200    
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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  
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers     $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Body kit   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200  
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $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 $0
Total Value of Features$3,135$5,365$8,290$8,240$7,340$2,720$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$3,495$6,420$6,370$5,470$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,216-3,360-6,172-6,122-5,257-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162009
ModelJettaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in101.4 in
Length183.3 in169.9 in
Width70.0 in71.6 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,940 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
15.7 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.774.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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