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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $13,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRidgelineNew Beetle
TrimRTL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,930 $17,180
Base Invoice $31,935 $16,107
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
Satellite radio   375
CD changer, remote   499
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
Satellite radio   331
CD changer, remote   340
Options (change) 0 4,019
Options (change) 0 3,591
Destination 830 630
Total Price $35,760 $21,829
Total Invoice $32,765 $20,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,512
Model Year20122006
ModelRidgelineNew Beetle
TrimRTL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,760$21,829
Adjustments for Features-5,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$21,829
Total Invoice$32,765$20,328
Adjustments for Features-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,840$20,328

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelRidgelineNew Beetle
TrimRTL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$7,190$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9250

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelRidgelineNew Beetle
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.0 in98.7 in
Length206.8 in161.1 in
Width76.3 in67.9 in
Height70.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.012.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.027.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%

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