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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: $20,090

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,170

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleElementElement
Trim2.5LEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,915 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $17,040 $20,835 $21,656
Satellite radio 375    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
5-speed automatic     800
Satellite radio 331    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099    
5-speed automatic     742
Options (change) 1,475 0 800
Options (change) 1,430 0 742
Destination 700 670 670
Total Price $20,090 $23,055 $24,740
Total Invoice $19,170 $21,505 $23,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,027
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleElementElement
Trim2.5LEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$20,090$23,055$24,740
Adjustments for Features0-330-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$22,725$24,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$19,170$21,505$23,068
Adjustments for Features0-308-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,170$21,197$22,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,517

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleElementElement
Trim2.5LEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable cooler console $175 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,620$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-308-354

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092009
ModelNew BeetleElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in101.4 in
Length161.1 in169.9 in
Width67.9 in71.6 in
Height59.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,499 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft374.6 ft3

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