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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: $21,295

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,477

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $2,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $20,475 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $20,917 $19,657 $24,937 $31,249
Navigation system 1,725      
Navigation system 1,637      
Options (change) 1,725 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,637 0 0 0
Destination 790 820 820 820
Total Price $24,480 $21,295 $26,795 $33,370
Total Invoice $23,344 $20,477 $25,757 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,506
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$24,480$21,295$26,795$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-665-3,315-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$20,630$23,480$27,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$7,175
Total Invoice$23,344$20,477$25,757$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-639-3,187-5,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$19,838$22,570$26,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,732$6,883

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
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$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  $100
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,790$5,440$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$3,315$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-639-3,187-5,348

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,748 lb.3,019 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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