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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: $25,492

Toyota Corolla SE   
Difference: $1,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,475 $25,975 $23,995
Premium Package 1,535    
Floor mats 224    
Door sill trim plates 199    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349    
6-speed manual -315    
Xenon HID headlights   795 795
Technology Package     1,695
Premium Package 1,366    
Floor mats 139    
Door sill trim plates 135    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274    
6-speed manual -237    
Xenon HID headlights   684 684
Technology Package     1,458
Options (change) 1,992 795 2,490
Options (change) 1,677 684 2,142
Destination 1,025 820 820
Total Price $25,492 $27,590 $27,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,818
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,296
Model Year202120162016
ModelCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/36 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,492$27,590$27,305
Adjustments for Features-5-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,487$27,465$27,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year202120162016
ModelCorollaBeetleBeetle
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation app$50  
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,635$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-1200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212016
ModelCorollaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length182.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,055 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%

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