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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $53,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SBeetle
Trim75D100DP100DSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $24,020
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Premium Package       2,500
Floor mats       235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Premium Package       2,150
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,735
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,335
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $27,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,092
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SBeetle
Trim75D100DP100DSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E174hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$27,605
Adjustments for Features-7,550-8,300-9,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,950$92,700$124,135$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SBeetle
Trim75D100DP100DSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$12,615$13,365$14,630$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,550$8,300$9,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments5845184510

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in100.0 in
Length196.0 in168.4 in
Width77.3 in71.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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