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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: $25,700

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,466

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $4,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model500Beetle
TrimAbarthTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,000 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,035 $22,459
Safety and Convenience Package 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 850  
Portable navigation system 400  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Safety and Convenience Package 683  
Leather seating surfaces 910  
Sunroof 774  
Portable navigation system 364  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,000 5,700
Options (change) 2,731 5,472
Destination 700 770
Total Price $25,700 $29,865
Total Invoice $24,466 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Fiat 500 Abarth
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,202
Model Year20122012
Model500Beetle
TrimAbarthTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/45-16235/45-18
Total Price$25,700$29,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$27,750
Total Invoice$24,466$28,701
Adjustments for Features0-2,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,466$26,668

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Features Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
Model500Beetle
TrimAbarthTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Portable navigation system$400 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,125$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,033

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Specifications Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
Model500Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.6 in99.9 in
Length139.6 in168.4 in
Width64.1 in71.2 in
Height59.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,533 lb.3,089 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

Safety and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
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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