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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,770

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,460

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelInsightBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,300 $25,975 $31,450
Base Invoice $20,098 $24,937 $30,193
Navigation system 1,800    
Navigation system 1,692    
Options (change) 1,800 0 0
Options (change) 1,692 0 0
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $23,770 $26,795 $32,270
Total Invoice $22,460 $25,757 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134
Model Year201020162016
ModelInsightBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$23,770$26,795$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$23,505$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350
Total Invoice$22,460$25,757$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,163-4,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,460$22,594$26,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,176

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020162016
ModelInsightBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,875$5,165$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,163-4,243

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102016
ModelInsightBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in100.0 in
Length172.3 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft329.9 ft3

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