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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,270

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,151

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelElementNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $16,490
Base Invoice $21,344 $15,466
Satellite radio   375
Alloy wheels   690
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Satellite radio   331
Alloy wheels   641
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073
Options (change) 0 2,140
Options (change) 0 2,045
Destination 810 640
Total Price $23,745 $19,270
Total Invoice $22,154 $18,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,425
Model Year20112007
ModelElementNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,745$19,270
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,125$19,270
Total Invoice$22,154$18,151
Adjustments for Features-5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,576$18,151

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112007
ModelElementNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable cooler console$175 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Removable second row seats$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,545$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112007
ModelElementNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in98.7 in
Length169.9 in161.1 in
Width71.6 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%

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