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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: $19,765

Volkswagen Beetle   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,005

Volkswagen Beetle   
Difference: $3,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
TrimBase2.5LTurboEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,995 $19,795 $23,395 $22,935
Base Invoice $18,235 $19,003 $22,459 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 810
Total Price $19,765 $20,565 $24,165 $23,745
Total Invoice $19,005 $19,773 $23,229 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,724
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
TrimBase2.5LTurboEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$19,765$20,565$24,165$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-1,690-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,765$19,550$22,475$21,995
Cost Above Minimum$215$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$19,005$19,773$23,229$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-976-1,625-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,005$18,797$21,604$20,521
Cost Above Minimum$208$0$2,807$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
TrimBase2.5LTurboEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable cooler console   $175
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
iPod integration $100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Removable second row seats   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$850$1,865$2,540$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$1,690$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-1,625-1,633

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in101.4 in
Length168.4 in169.9 in
Width71.2 in71.6 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,516 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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