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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: $20,790

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,990

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim2.5LTDITurboR-LineEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $23,495 $23,695 $30,135 $22,635
Base Invoice $19,195 $22,555 $22,747 $28,930 $21,067
Navigation system         1,700
Navigation system         1,577
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,577
Destination 795 795 795 795 710
Total Price $20,790 $24,290 $24,490 $30,930 $25,045
Total Invoice $19,990 $23,350 $23,542 $29,725 $23,354

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,653
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim2.5LTDITurboR-LineEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19215/70-16
Total Price$20,790$24,290$24,490$30,930$25,045
Adjustments for Features0-875-675-4,750-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,790$23,415$23,815$26,180$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$3,025$5,390$0
Total Invoice$19,990$23,350$23,542$29,725$23,354
Adjustments for Features0-841-649-4,565-1,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,990$22,509$22,893$25,160$21,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,519$2,903$5,170$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim2.5LTDITurboR-LineEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog lights  $125$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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
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$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Removable second row seats    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,790$2,665$2,465$6,540$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$675$4,750$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-841-649-4,565-1,711

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132010
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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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested77570%
Total Not Requested32530%

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