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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: $21,920

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $1,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201920192019
ModelElementElementBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSCSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $20,895 $23,045 $25,995
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130 130
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100 100
Options (change) 0 0 130 130 130
Options (change) 0 0 100 100 100
Destination 710 710 895 895 895
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $21,920 $24,070 $27,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,937
Model Year20102010201920192019
ModelElementElementBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSCSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,345$25,030$21,920$24,070$27,020
Adjustments for Features0-50-550-3,740-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$24,980$21,370$20,330$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$1,040$0$2,950

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102010201920192019
ModelElementElementBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSCSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $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
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats $75   
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,375$2,875$6,065$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$550$3,740$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-25-155-138

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102019
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 Weight3,515 lb.3,012 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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