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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,270

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,151

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $2,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelElementElementNew Beetle
TrimEXSC2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $16,490
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $15,466
5-speed automatic 800 800  
Satellite radio     375
Alloy wheels     690
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
5-speed automatic 738 738  
Satellite radio     331
Alloy wheels     641
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,073
Options (change) 800 800 2,140
Options (change) 738 738 2,045
Destination 595 595 640
Total Price $22,305 $24,090 $19,270
Total Invoice $20,680 $22,327 $18,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,255
Model Year200720072007
ModelElementElementNew Beetle
TrimEXSC2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,305$24,090$19,270
Adjustments for Features-295-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,010$23,570$19,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,680$22,327$18,151
Adjustments for Features-274-4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,406$21,845$18,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,439$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200720072007
ModelElementElementNew Beetle
TrimEXSC2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,495$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-274-4820

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072007
ModelElementNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in98.7 in
Length169.3 in161.1 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%

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