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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: $24,165

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelInsightBeetleBeetle
TrimEX2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,065 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,012 $19,003 $22,459
Navigation system 1,725    
Sound and Navigation Package   1,800  
Sunroof Package   2,500  
Navigation system 1,637    
Sound and Navigation Package   1,728  
Sunroof Package   2,400  
Options (change) 1,725 4,300 0
Options (change) 1,637 4,128 0
Destination 790 770 770
Total Price $24,580 $24,865 $24,165
Total Invoice $23,439 $23,901 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $603
Model Year201320122012
ModelInsightBeetleBeetle
TrimEX2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,580$24,865$24,165
Adjustments for Features-1,660-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$23,365$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$23,439$23,901$23,229
Adjustments for Features-1,583-1,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,856$22,459$23,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320122012
ModelInsightBeetleBeetle
TrimEX2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio $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
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,140$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,583-1,4420

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested162589%

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