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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelRAV4RAV4Beetle
TrimSELimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $23,395
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $22,459
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310    
Door sill trim plates   199  
Floor mats   225  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation Package     1,600
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165    
Door sill trim plates   179  
Floor mats   140  
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     860
Navigation Package     1,536
Options (change) 1,310 424 5,600
Options (change) 1,165 319 5,276
Destination 900 900 770
Total Price $31,475 $32,834 $29,765
Total Invoice $29,428 $30,680 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,529
Model Year201620162012
ModelRAV4RAV4Beetle
TrimSELimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4176hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,475$32,834$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3,590-6,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,885$26,729$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$1,156$0$0
Total Invoice$29,428$30,680$28,505
Adjustments for Features-3,357-5,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,071$24,976$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$1,095$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162012
ModelRAV4RAV4Beetle
TrimSELimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Trailer sway control $25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,600$9,115$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$6,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,357-5,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelRAV4Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in99.9 in
Length183.5 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

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