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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: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $2,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $1,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450 $22,935
Base Invoice $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 820 810
Total Price $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270 $23,745
Total Invoice $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,677
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-1,150-675-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$2,600$0$6,085$6,680$0
Total Invoice$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-2,019-1,105-649-289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604$21,865
Cost Above Minimum$2,499$0$5,844$6,416$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleElement
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
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   
Satellite radio $200$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
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 
Removable second row seats    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,165$4,265$3,315$2,840$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$1,150$675$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,019-1,105-649-289

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,013 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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