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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $353

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,405 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,764 $22,459
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats 184  
Navigation system 1,350  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats 112  
Navigation system 1,163  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,233 5,700
Options (change) 2,697 5,472
Destination 580 770
Total Price $30,218 $29,865
Total Invoice $27,041 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,879
Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine225hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,218$29,865
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,973$29,865
Total Invoice$27,041$28,701
Adjustments for Features-2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,822$28,701

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2190

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelSolaraBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in99.9 in
Length192.5 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.829.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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 system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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