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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $50,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelModel SModel SModel SBeetleBeetle
Trim75D100DP100DR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $24,995 $29,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 5,300 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,088 0
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 820 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $31,115 $30,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,124
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelModel SModel SModel SBeetleBeetle
Trim75D100DP100DR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-9,140-9,890-11,1550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,360$91,110$122,545$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$575$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelModel SModel SModel SBeetleBeetle
Trim75D100DP100DR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$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$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
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$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player   $125 
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75
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$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$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  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,055$14,805$16,070$4,915$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,140$9,890$11,155$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments7076175260-240

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
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.2,988 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested250054%
Total Not Requested212546%

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