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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,220 Honda Element EX | |||||||
| Difference: $725 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732 Honda Element EX | |||||||
| Difference: $1,383 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | 1.8T S | 1.8T Classic | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T Dune | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $19,625 | $19,995 | $20,475 | $22,450 | $25,975 | $23,995 | $32,550 |
| Base Invoice | $18,137 | $19,195 | $19,657 | $21,553 | $24,937 | $23,035 | $31,249 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Destination | 595 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $20,220 | $20,945 | $21,425 | $23,400 | $26,925 | $24,945 | $33,500 |
| Total Invoice | $18,732 | $20,115 | $20,577 | $22,473 | $25,857 | $23,955 | $32,169 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,563 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | 1.8T S | 1.8T Classic | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T Dune | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $20,220 | $20,945 | $21,425 | $23,400 | $26,925 | $24,945 | $33,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,000 | -4,590 | -4,515 | -7,240 | -4,915 | -9,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,220 | $17,945 | $16,835 | $18,885 | $19,685 | $20,030 | $24,335 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,110 | $0 | $2,050 | $2,850 | $3,195 | $7,500 |
| Total Invoice | $18,732 | $20,115 | $20,577 | $22,473 | $25,857 | $23,955 | $32,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,881 | -4,408 | -4,336 | -6,953 | -4,720 | -8,801 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,732 | $17,234 | $16,169 | $18,137 | $18,904 | $19,235 | $23,368 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,065 | $0 | $1,968 | $2,735 | $3,066 | $7,199 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | 1.8T S | 1.8T Classic | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T Dune | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | ||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $950 | $3,950 | $5,540 | $5,465 | $8,190 | $5,865 | $10,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,000 | $4,590 | $4,515 | $7,240 | $4,915 | $9,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,881 | -4,408 | -4,336 | -6,953 | -4,720 | -8,801 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,372 lb. | 3,019 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
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