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Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,965

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,957

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VBeetle
TrimEX-L2.5L
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $19,795
Base Invoice $25,579 $19,003
Navigation system 1,500  
Sound and Navigation Package   1,800
Sunroof Package   2,500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Navigation system 1,404  
Sound and Navigation Package   1,728
Sunroof Package   2,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 1,500 5,400
Options (change) 1,404 5,184
Destination 830 770
Total Price $29,575 $25,965
Total Invoice $27,813 $24,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $209
Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VBeetle
TrimEX-L2.5L
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,575$25,965
Adjustments for Features-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,760$25,965
Total Invoice$27,813$24,957
Adjustments for Features-2,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,166$24,957

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VBeetle
TrimEX-L2.5L
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,950$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6470

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in99.9 in
Length178.3 in168.4 in
Width71.6 in71.2 in
Height64.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,305 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

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