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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: $22,025

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201920192019
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $20,895 $23,045 $25,995
Floor mats   235 235  
Floor mats   185 185  
Options (change) 0 235 235 0
Options (change) 0 185 185 0
Destination 790 895 895 895
Total Price $22,755 $22,025 $24,175 $26,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,881
Model Year2012201920192019
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,755$22,025$24,175$26,890
Adjustments for Features-350-3,190-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$22,025$20,985$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$2,830

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201920192019
ModelInsightBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$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$25
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $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
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,140$5,330$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0$3,190$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-330-143-102

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122019
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.3,013 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 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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