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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: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,170

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelNew BeetleElementElement
Trim2.5LEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,915 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $17,040 $19,347 $20,994
Satellite radio 375    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
5-speed automatic   800 800
Satellite radio 331    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099    
5-speed automatic   738 738
Options (change) 1,475 800 800
Options (change) 1,430 738 738
Destination 700 595 595
Total Price $20,090 $22,305 $24,090
Total Invoice $19,170 $20,680 $22,327

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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: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,648
Model Year200920072007
ModelNew BeetleElementElement
Trim2.5LEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 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$22,305$24,090
Adjustments for Features-1450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,945$22,305$23,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$19,170$20,680$22,327
Adjustments for Features-1380-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,032$20,680$22,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year200920072007
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
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  
Outside temperature display$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$2,340$2,195$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380-209

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092007
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.3,499 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft377.1 ft3

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