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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: $24,705

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,557

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $2,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelInsightBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,190 $25,975 $31,450
Base Invoice $21,130 $24,937 $30,193
Navigation system 1,725    
Navigation system 1,637    
Options (change) 1,725 0 0
Options (change) 1,637 0 0
Destination 790 820 820
Total Price $24,705 $26,795 $32,270
Total Invoice $23,557 $25,757 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $290
Model Year201420162016
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)185/60-15235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$24,705$26,795$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$24,205$28,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350
Total Invoice$23,557$25,757$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-2,490-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,557$23,267$27,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,176

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201420162016
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
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
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
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $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
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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$2,050$4,640$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,490-3,570

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142016
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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