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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,805

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Beetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,755 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,972 $22,459
3.5L V6 1,915  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Sunroof 900  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
3.5L V6 1,771  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Sunroof 720  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,305 5,700
Options (change) 3,683 5,472
Destination 745 770
Total Price $28,805 $29,865
Total Invoice $26,400 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,457
Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Beetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,805$29,865
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$29,865
Total Invoice$26,400$28,701
Adjustments for Features-1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,244$28,701

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Beetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1560

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in99.9 in
Length181.1 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height66.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft329.9 ft3

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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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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