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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: $20,790

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,990

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEX2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $19,995 $23,495 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $20,917 $19,195 $22,555 $22,747 $28,930
Navigation system 1,725        
Navigation system 1,637        
Options (change) 1,725 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,637 0 0 0 0
Destination 790 795 795 795 795
Total Price $24,480 $20,790 $24,290 $24,490 $30,930
Total Invoice $23,344 $19,990 $23,350 $23,542 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,127
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEX2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$24,480$20,790$24,290$24,490$30,930
Adjustments for Features-2,3350-875-675-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,145$20,790$23,415$23,815$26,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$3,025$5,390
Total Invoice$23,344$19,990$23,350$23,542$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2,2270-841-649-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,117$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 Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEX2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key  $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
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
SD Card slot    $25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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
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
Metal pedals   $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,425$1,090$1,965$1,765$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0$875$675$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2270-841-649-4,565

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122013
ModelInsightBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in99.9 in
Length172.3 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.2,940 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 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft329.9 ft3

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