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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $20,835 $21,656
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Floor mats 235 235    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Floor mats 185 185    
Navigation system     1,577 1,577
Options (change) 365 235 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 285 185 1,577 1,577
Destination 850 850 670 670
Total Price $27,460 $30,630 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $26,330 $29,397 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,698
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4210hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6S6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$27,460$30,630$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-5,985-5,710-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,475$24,920$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$1,735
Total Invoice$26,330$29,397$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-5,739-5,480-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,591$23,917$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,326$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelJettaJettaElementElement
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$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  
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,605$7,330$2,470$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,985$5,710$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,739-5,480-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182009
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 Weight2,931 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 lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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