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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: $20,540

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,975

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCorollaCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimLES1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $24,937 $31,249
Premium Package 860      
Entune 1,170 1,170    
Floor mats 200 200    
Sunroof   420    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130
Premium Package 765      
Entune 1,041 1,041    
Floor mats 127 127    
Sunroof   373    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100
Options (change) 2,230 1,790 130 130
Options (change) 1,933 1,541 100 100
Destination 760 760 820 820
Total Price $20,900 $20,540 $26,925 $33,500
Total Invoice $19,263 $18,975 $25,857 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,184
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCorollaCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimLES1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$20,900$20,540$26,925$33,500
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,175-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$20,540$22,750$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$4,325
Total Invoice$19,263$18,975$25,857$32,169
Adjustments for Features-5990-4,009-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,664$18,975$21,848$25,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0$4,151

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCorollaCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimLES1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers $0  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,240$590$4,765$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,175$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-4,009-6,170

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelCorollaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in100.0 in
Length178.7 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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