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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: $21,115 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L | |||||||
| Difference: $545 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211 Honda Element EX | |||||||
| Difference: $92 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Element | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | SC | 2.5L | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line | GSR |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $22,775 | $20,295 | $20,295 | $24,595 | $24,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $19,541 | $21,197 | $19,483 | $19,483 | $23,611 | $23,995 | $28,795 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 670 | 670 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 795 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $21,115 | $21,115 | $25,415 | $25,815 | $30,790 |
| Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,867 | $20,303 | $20,303 | $24,431 | $24,815 | $29,590 |
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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: $1,460 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $788 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Element | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | SC | 2.5L | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line | GSR |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 170hp I5 | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 210hp I4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | M5 | M5 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| 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 | 270, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $21,115 | $21,115 | $25,415 | $25,815 | $30,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -225 | -915 | -915 | -1,865 | -1,590 | -5,465 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,660 | $23,220 | $20,200 | $20,200 | $23,550 | $24,225 | $25,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,560 | $0 | $0 | $3,350 | $4,025 | $5,125 |
| Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,867 | $20,303 | $20,303 | $24,431 | $24,815 | $29,590 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -210 | -880 | -880 | -1,793 | -1,528 | -5,252 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,657 | $19,423 | $19,423 | $22,638 | $23,287 | $24,338 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,446 | $0 | $0 | $3,215 | $3,864 | $4,915 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Element | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | SC | 2.5L | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line | GSR |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $75 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,300 | $1,525 | $2,215 | $2,215 | $3,165 | $2,890 | $6,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $225 | $915 | $915 | $1,865 | $1,590 | $5,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -210 | -880 | -880 | -1,793 | -1,528 | -5,252 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| 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 | 3,434 lb. | 2,988 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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