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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,200

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,361

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $1,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelElementBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $21,344 $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130 130
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100 100
Options (change) 0 130 130 130 130
Options (change) 0 100 100 100 100
Destination 810 850 850 850 850
Total Price $23,745 $21,200 $24,100 $25,000 $27,770
Total Invoice $22,154 $20,361 $23,144 $24,008 $26,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelElementBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,745$21,200$24,100$25,000$27,770
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,165-3,740-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$20,650$20,935$21,260$23,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285$610$3,205
Total Invoice$22,154$20,361$23,144$24,008$26,669
Adjustments for Features0-528-3,039-3,592-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$19,833$20,105$20,416$22,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$272$583$3,076

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelElementBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,875$5,490$6,065$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,165$3,740$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-528-3,039-3,592-3,760

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
ModelElementBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in100.0 in
Length169.9 in168.4 in
Width71.6 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft329.9 ft3

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