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Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,675

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,057

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
Model500BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimAbarthCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $19,620 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Popular Equipment Group 895      
6-speed shiftable automatic 995      
Sunroof 795      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Popular Equipment Group 814      
6-speed shiftable automatic 905      
Sunroof 723      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 2,685 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,442 185 185 185
Destination 995 850 850 850
Total Price $23,675 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $23,057 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $792
Model Year2017201820182018
Model500BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimAbarthCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine157hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/45-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,675$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,005-1,580-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,675$23,200$23,525$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$23,057$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-964-1,516-1,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,057$22,265$22,577$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201820182018
Model500BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimAbarthCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125  $125
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,830$4,405$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005$1,580$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-964-1,516-1,684

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Specifications Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
Model500Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.6 in100.0 in
Length139.6 in168.4 in
Width64.1 in71.2 in
Height59.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,583 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room49.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room47.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.1 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Abarth

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

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

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