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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeBeetle
TrimLTLTZHybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $51,970 $23,395
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $49,112 $22,459
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Sunroof 876 876 876  
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Options (change) 995 995 995 4,600
Options (change) 876 876 876 4,416
Destination 995 995 995 770
Total Price $45,895 $54,960 $53,960 $28,765
Total Invoice $42,703 $51,133 $50,983 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,564
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeBeetle
TrimLTLTZHybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6D4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10250, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,895$54,960$53,960$28,765
Adjustments for Features-4,830-9,020-6,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,065$45,940$47,590$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$6,525$0
Total Invoice$42,703$51,133$50,983$27,645
Adjustments for Features-4,494-8,392-6,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,209$42,741$44,964$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,532$6,755$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeBeetle
TrimLTLTZHybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,340$12,530$9,880$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$9,020$6,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,494-8,392-6,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelTahoeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in99.9 in
Length202.0 in168.4 in
Width79.0 in71.2 in
Height76.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,449 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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