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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,305

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $1,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,446

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $1,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleInsight
TrimSCoastSEDuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $21,965
Base Invoice $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $20,917
Floor mats 235 235 235 235  
Floor mats 185 185 185 185  
Options (change) 235 235 235 235 0
Options (change) 185 185 185 185 0
Destination 850 850 850 850 790
Total Price $21,305 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $22,755
Total Invoice $20,446 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $21,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,228
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleInsight
TrimSCoastSEDuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18185/60-15
Total Price$21,305$24,205$25,105$27,875$22,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-3,190-3,365-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,305$21,590$21,915$24,510$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$610$3,205$0
Total Invoice$20,446$23,229$24,093$26,754$21,707
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-3,061-3,230-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,446$20,719$21,032$23,524$21,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$273$586$3,078$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleInsight
TrimSCoastSEDuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app  $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100 
App support $0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Cornering lights   $50 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights   $125 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,065$4,680$5,255$5,430$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$3,190$3,365$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510-3,061-3,230-33

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleInsight
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in100.4 in
Length168.4 in172.3 in
Width71.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft331.5 ft3

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