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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,324

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,207

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleInsight
TrimSSEEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,190
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,130
iPod integration 199 199  
iPod integration 176 176  
Options (change) 199 199 0
Options (change) 176 176 0
Destination 650 650 790
Total Price $18,324 $21,374 $22,980
Total Invoice $17,207 $20,364 $21,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,405
Model Year200820082014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleInsight
TrimSSEEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I598hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17185/60-15
Total Price$18,324$21,374$22,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,324$19,034$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$17,207$20,364$21,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,229-2,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,207$18,135$19,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$928$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Insight

Model Year200820082014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleInsight
TrimSSEEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$700$3,040$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,229-2,308

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20082014
ModelNew BeetleInsight
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in100.4 in
Length161.1 in172.3 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in
Height59.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft331.5 ft3

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