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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: $20,540

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,596

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelElementElementNew Beetle
TrimEXSC2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $18,690
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $17,747
5-speed automatic 800 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
5-speed automatic 742 742  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,099
Options (change) 800 800 1,100
Options (change) 742 742 1,099
Destination 670 670 750
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $20,540
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $19,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,352
Model Year200820082010
ModelElementElementNew Beetle
TrimEXSC2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,460$24,245$20,540
Adjustments for Features-5-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,455$24,015$20,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$19,596
Adjustments for Features-5-2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,948$22,395$19,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082010
ModelElementElementNew Beetle
TrimEXSC2.5L
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$2,345$2,570$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5-2140

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
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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