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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: $21,665

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,829

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVBeetle
TrimLTPremier2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $19,795
Base Invoice $35,155 $39,269 $19,003
Comfort and Convenience Package 555    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Comfort and Convenience Package 505    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056
Options (change) 555 0 1,100
Options (change) 505 0 1,056
Destination 875 875 770
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $30,550 $34,280 $21,665
Total Invoice $29,035 $32,644 $20,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,965
Model Year201820182012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVBeetle
TrimLTPremier2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp E200hp E170hp I5
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG128/110 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,550$34,280$21,665
Adjustments for Features-3,410-6,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,140$28,095$21,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0
Total Invoice$29,035$32,644$20,829
Adjustments for Features-3,241-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,794$26,754$20,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVBeetle
TrimLTPremier2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, self-sealing$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera $0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500 
Regeneration paddles$100$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,750$8,525$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$6,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,241-5,8900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelBolt EVBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in99.9 in
Length164.0 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height62.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,983 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 mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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