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

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Honda CR-Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,475

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,188

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $4,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelCR-ZBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,905 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $19,726 $24,937 $31,249
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights   895  
Navigation system 1,692    
Xenon HID headlights   770  
Options (change) 1,800 895 0
Options (change) 1,692 770 0
Destination 770 820 820
Total Price $23,475 $27,690 $33,370
Total Invoice $22,188 $26,527 $32,069

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-Z EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162
Model Year201120172017
ModelCR-ZBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$23,475$27,690$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,360-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,475$23,330$27,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,930
Total Invoice$22,188$26,527$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-4,177-5,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,188$22,350$26,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,847

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120172017
ModelCR-ZBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
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$150
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,225$5,585$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,360$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,177-5,872

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelCR-ZBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.9 in100.0 in
Length160.6 in168.4 in
Width68.5 in71.2 in
Height54.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,638 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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