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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: $31,475

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,428

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $2,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $32,550
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $31,249
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310      
Door sill trim plates   199 199  
Floor mats   225 225  
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165      
Door sill trim plates   179 179  
Floor mats   140 140  
Options (change) 1,310 424 424 0
Options (change) 1,165 319 319 0
Destination 900 900 900 820
Total Price $31,475 $32,834 $34,934 $33,370
Total Invoice $29,428 $30,680 $32,812 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,917
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,475$32,834$34,934$33,370
Adjustments for Features-190-2,705-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,285$30,129$30,679$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$1,156$0$550$0
Total Invoice$29,428$30,680$32,812$32,069
Adjustments for Features-178-2,528-3,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,250$28,152$28,815$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$1,098$0$663$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Beetle
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Trailer sway control $25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$7,940$9,490$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$2,705$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-178-2,528-3,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelRAV4Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in100.0 in
Length183.5 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,019 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
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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