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Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,753

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $7,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $8,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCorollaBeetle
TrimXRSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,880 $23,395
Base Invoice $16,179 $22,459
Power Package 605  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400  
Floor mats 88  
CD changer, in-dash 200  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Power Package 484  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159  
Floor mats 55  
CD changer, in-dash 150  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,293 4,100
Options (change) 1,848 3,936
Destination 580 770
Total Price $20,753 $28,265
Total Invoice $18,607 $27,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,180
Model Year20062012
ModelCorollaBeetle
TrimXRSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$20,753$28,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,753$24,750
Total Invoice$18,607$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,607$23,787

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelCorollaBeetle
TrimXRSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$575$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,378

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelCorollaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in99.9 in
Length178.3 in168.4 in
Width66.9 in71.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,670 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.529.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

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