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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: $21,115

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,303

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSREX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,295 $20,295 $24,595 $24,995 $29,995 $22,935
Base Invoice $19,483 $19,483 $23,611 $23,995 $28,795 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 820 795 810
Total Price $21,115 $21,115 $25,415 $25,815 $30,790 $23,745
Total Invoice $20,303 $20,303 $24,431 $24,815 $29,590 $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: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,562
Model Year201420142014201420142011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSREX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4210hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19215/70-16
Total Price$21,115$21,115$25,415$25,815$30,790$23,745
Adjustments for Features00-950-675-4,550-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,115$21,115$24,465$25,140$26,240$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350$4,025$5,125$0
Total Invoice$20,303$20,303$24,431$24,815$29,590$22,154
Adjustments for Features00-913-649-4,373-289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,303$20,303$23,518$24,166$25,217$21,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,215$3,863$4,914$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year201420142014201420142011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSREX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
5-speed automatic     $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 $250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor     $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$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$15 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof    $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325 
CD player$125$125 $125 $125
HD radio  $50 $50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system    $600 
Satellite radio  $200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25 $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Fog lights   $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,165$2,165$3,115$2,840$6,715$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$675$4,550$310
Value of Feature Adjustments00-913-649-4,373-289

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142011
ModelBeetleElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in101.4 in
Length168.4 in169.9 in
Width71.2 in71.6 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,988 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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