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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: $19,250

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,442

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $1,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,895 $20,895 $22,175 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $17,179 $20,059 $21,288 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779 $19,541 $21,197
Alloy wheels 300              
Floor mats 235 235 235 235 235 235    
Alloy wheels 258              
Floor mats 185 185 185 185 185 185    
Options (change) 535 235 235 235 235 235 0 0
Options (change) 443 185 185 185 185 185 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 670 670
Total Price $19,250 $21,950 $23,230 $26,050 $28,050 $28,950 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $18,442 $21,064 $22,293 $25,000 $26,920 $27,784 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,116
Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$19,250$21,950$23,230$26,050$28,050$28,950$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-275-2,890-3,715-7,195-8,045-6,1450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,975$19,060$19,515$18,855$20,005$22,805$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$120$205$660$0$1,150$3,950$0$1,560
Total Invoice$18,442$21,064$22,293$25,000$26,920$27,784$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-263-2,773-3,565-6,905-7,721-5,8980-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,179$18,291$18,728$18,095$19,199$21,886$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$84$196$633$0$1,104$3,791$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    $0$0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual     $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $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$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200   
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100$100  
Forward collision warning   $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front     $150  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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$150  
Console without shifter       $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Rear air vents   $100$100$100  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0   
Body kit     $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler  $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$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25      
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150  
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125  
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
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$1,645$4,260$5,085$8,565$9,415$7,515$1,370$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$2,890$3,715$7,195$8,045$6,145$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-263-2,773-3,565-6,905-7,721-5,8980-210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172008
ModelJettaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in101.4 in
Length183.3 in169.3 in
Width70.0 in71.5 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.777.1 ft3

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