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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: $21,435 Volkswagen Beetle S | ||||||
| Difference: $225 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211 Honda Element EX | ||||||
| Difference: $335 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Element | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | SC | S | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $22,775 | $20,220 | $23,120 | $24,020 | $26,790 |
| Base Invoice | $19,541 | $21,197 | $19,411 | $22,194 | $23,058 | $25,719 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | ||
| Floor mats | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Floor mats | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 |
| Destination | 670 | 670 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $21,435 | $24,335 | $25,235 | $28,005 |
| Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,867 | $20,546 | $23,329 | $24,193 | $26,854 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Element | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | SC | S | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/23 MPG | 18/23 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 270, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $21,435 | $24,335 | $25,235 | $28,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -225 | -1,890 | -4,505 | -5,080 | -5,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,660 | $23,220 | $19,545 | $19,830 | $20,155 | $22,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,560 | $0 | $285 | $610 | $3,205 |
| Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,867 | $20,546 | $23,329 | $24,193 | $26,854 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -210 | -1,812 | -4,319 | -4,870 | -5,039 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,211 | $21,657 | $18,734 | $19,010 | $19,323 | $21,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,446 | $0 | $276 | $589 | $3,081 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Element | Element | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | EX | SC | S | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $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 | |||||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,150 | $1,375 | $3,040 | $5,655 | $6,230 | $6,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $225 | $1,890 | $4,505 | $5,080 | $5,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -210 | -1,812 | -4,319 | -4,870 | -5,039 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| 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 | 3,433 lb. | 3,012 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 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle S
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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