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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSLE V62.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,210 $25,990
Base Invoice $27,189 $24,686
Stability control 650  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 184  
Stability control 559  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 112  
Options (change) 1,283 0
Options (change) 1,030 0
Destination 580 700
Total Price $32,073 $26,690
Total Invoice $28,799 $25,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,469
Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSLE V62.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine225hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$32,073$26,690
Adjustments for Features-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,908$26,690
Total Invoice$28,799$25,386
Adjustments for Features-1,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,855$25,386

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSLE V62.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,230$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in98.8 in
Length192.5 in161.1 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft35.0 ft3

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