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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,270

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,151

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $1,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleElement
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $19,625
Base Invoice $15,466 $18,137
Alloy wheels 690  
Satellite radio 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
4-speed automatic   800
Alloy wheels 641  
Satellite radio 331  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
4-speed automatic   738
Options (change) 2,140 800
Options (change) 2,045 738
Destination 640 595
Total Price $19,270 $21,020
Total Invoice $18,151 $19,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,148
Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleElement
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5166hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/70-16
Total Price$19,270$21,020
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,390$21,020
Total Invoice$18,151$19,470
Adjustments for Features-8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,322$19,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleElement
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Removable second row seats $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in101.4 in
Length161.1 in169.3 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height59.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft377.1 ft3

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