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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: $21,425

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,577

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $2,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelElementElementBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSC1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $20,475 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $19,657 $24,937 $31,249
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130 130
Navigation system 1,577 1,577      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100 100
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 130 130 130
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 100 100 100
Destination 670 670 820 820 820
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $21,425 $26,925 $33,500
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $20,577 $25,857 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelElementElementBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSC1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$24,755$25,640$21,425$26,925$33,500
Adjustments for Features-8500-2,040-4,690-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$19,385$22,235$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$2,850$7,175
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$20,577$25,857$32,169
Adjustments for Features-7930-1,959-4,504-6,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$18,618$21,353$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$2,735$6,887

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelElementElementBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSC1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof   $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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats $75 $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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   
Metal pedals    $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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$1,425$3,465$6,115$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$2,040$4,690$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-1,959-4,504-6,664

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
ModelElementBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in100.0 in
Length169.9 in168.4 in
Width71.6 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,019 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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