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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: $20,790

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,990

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelElementBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSC2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,270 $19,995 $23,495 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $21,656 $19,195 $22,555 $22,747 $28,930
Navigation system 1,700        
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Navigation system 1,577        
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Options (change) 1,700 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 795 795 795 795
Total Price $25,640 $20,790 $24,290 $24,490 $30,930
Total Invoice $23,903 $19,990 $23,350 $23,542 $29,725

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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: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,995
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelElementBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSC2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,640$20,790$24,290$24,490$30,930
Adjustments for Features-9850-875-675-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,655$20,790$23,415$23,815$26,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$3,025$5,390
Total Invoice$23,903$19,990$23,350$23,542$29,725
Adjustments for Features-9180-841-649-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,985$19,990$22,509$22,893$25,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,519$2,903$5,170

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelElementBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSC2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600   $600
Satellite radio$200 $200 $200
SD Card slot$25   $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75 $75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,700$1,715$2,590$2,390$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0$875$675$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-9180-841-649-4,565

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
ModelElementBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in99.9 in
Length169.9 in168.4 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft329.9 ft3

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