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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineBeetle
TrimRTLTurbo
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,930 $23,395
Base Invoice $31,935 $22,459
Navigation system 2,350  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Navigation system 2,143  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Options (change) 2,350 4,600
Options (change) 2,143 4,416
Destination 830 770
Total Price $38,110 $28,765
Total Invoice $34,908 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,375
Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineBeetle
TrimRTLTurbo
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,110$28,765
Adjustments for Features-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$28,765
Total Invoice$34,908$27,645
Adjustments for Features-3,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,020$27,645

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineBeetle
TrimRTLTurbo
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,955$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8880

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineBeetle
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.0 in99.9 in
Length206.8 in168.4 in
Width76.3 in71.2 in
Height70.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.015.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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