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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $6,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVBolt EVBeetleBeetle
TrimLTPremierCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $23,120 $24,020
Base Invoice $35,155 $39,269 $22,194 $23,058
Comfort and Convenience Package 555      
Driver Confidence I Package 495      
Floor mats     235 235
Comfort and Convenience Package 505      
Driver Confidence I Package 450      
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 1,050 0 235 235
Options (change) 955 0 185 185
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $31,045 $34,280 $24,205 $25,105
Total Invoice $29,485 $32,644 $23,229 $24,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,240
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVBolt EVBeetleBeetle
TrimLTPremierCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp E200hp E174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG128/110 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,045$34,280$24,205$25,105
Adjustments for Features-1,070-3,2950-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,975$30,985$24,205$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0$325
Total Invoice$29,485$32,644$23,229$24,093
Adjustments for Features-1,016-3,1380-552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,469$29,506$23,229$23,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,037$0$312

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVBolt EVBeetleBeetle
TrimLTPremierCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25 $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 $0
Wide-view front camera $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500  
Regeneration paddles$100$100  
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Rear camera mirror $200  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,900$3,605$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$3,295$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,016-3,1380-552

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in100.0 in
Length164.0 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height62.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Confidence I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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