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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: $20,565

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelElementBeetleBeetle
TrimSC2.5LTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,197 $19,003 $22,459
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 670 770 770
Total Price $23,445 $20,565 $24,165
Total Invoice $21,867 $19,773 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,349
Model Year200820122012
ModelElementBeetleBeetle
TrimSC2.5LTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,445$20,565$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-265-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,445$20,300$23,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$21,867$19,773$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-255-904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,867$19,518$22,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,807

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820122012
ModelElementBeetleBeetle
TrimSC2.5LTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,525$1,790$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-255-904

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelElementBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in99.9 in
Length169.3 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,940 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
26.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft329.9 ft3

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