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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,200

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,361

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $1,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
TrimSCoastSEDuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $22,935
Base Invoice $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $21,344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130 130  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100 100  
Options (change) 130 130 130 130 0
Options (change) 100 100 100 100 0
Destination 850 850 850 850 810
Total Price $21,200 $24,100 $25,000 $27,770 $23,745
Total Invoice $20,361 $23,144 $24,008 $26,669 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
TrimSCoastSEDuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$21,200$24,100$25,000$27,770$23,745
Adjustments for Features-550-3,165-3,740-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$20,935$21,260$23,855$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$610$3,205$0
Total Invoice$20,361$23,144$24,008$26,669$22,154
Adjustments for Features-528-3,039-3,592-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,833$20,105$20,416$22,909$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$272$583$3,076$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
TrimSCoastSEDuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app  $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable cooler console    $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100 
App support $0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Removable second row seats    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,875$5,490$6,065$6,240$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$3,165$3,740$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-528-3,039-3,592-3,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182011
ModelBeetleElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in101.4 in
Length168.4 in169.9 in
Width71.2 in71.6 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft374.6 ft3

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