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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: $20,103

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,038

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCorollaCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimLES2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $19,003 $22,459
Audio Value Package 200      
Stability control 650 650    
4-speed automatic 800 800    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400    
Alloy wheels 390      
Floor mats 88 88    
Extra Value Package 1   900    
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Sunroof Package     2,500  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Audio Value Package 180      
Stability control 559 559    
4-speed automatic 724 724    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159    
Alloy wheels 312      
Floor mats 55 55    
Extra Value Package 1   810    
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Sunroof Package     2,400  
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Options (change) 3,828 4,338 2,500 3,000
Options (change) 3,247 3,715 2,400 2,880
Destination 660 660 770 770
Total Price $20,103 $20,448 $23,065 $27,165
Total Invoice $18,038 $18,356 $22,173 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCorollaCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimLES2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4126hp I4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,103$20,448$23,065$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,240-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,103$20,048$21,825$25,250
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$3,425
Total Invoice$18,038$18,356$22,173$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-359-1,192-1,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,038$17,997$20,981$24,268
Cost Above Minimum$41$0$0$3,287

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCorollaCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimLES2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers $0  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,300$1,700$2,540$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,240$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359-1,192-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
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 Weight2,531 lb.2,940 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 LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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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