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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetlePassatPassatPassat
TrimSE2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $23,058 $25,217 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Technology Package   3,300    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Technology Package   3,165    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 2,865 3,675 375 375
Options (change) 2,435 3,465 300 300
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $27,735 $30,820 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $26,343 $29,532 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetlePassatPassatPassat
TrimSE2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,735$30,820$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-5,365-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$28,155$27,510$30,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0$2,850
Total Invoice$26,343$29,532$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,554-5,141-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$26,978$26,362$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetlePassatPassatPassat
TrimSE2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,135$4,800$7,500$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$5,365$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,554-5,141-5,285

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.6 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested157540%
Total Not Requested240060%

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