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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,460 $28,040
Base Invoice $27,413 $26,917
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184 130
Wind blocker 395 500
Satellite radio 449  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Navigation system 1,300  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112 100
Wind blocker 295 400
Satellite radio 359  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Navigation system 1,115  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,493 3,260
Options (change) 2,852 2,750
Destination 620 850
Total Price $34,573 $32,150
Total Invoice $30,885 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,939
Model Year20072018
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,573$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,573$30,495
Total Invoice$30,885$30,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,885$28,946

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072018
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$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 
Folding second row seats $300
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
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$3,255$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,571

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072018
ModelSolaraBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length192.5 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,615 lb.3,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 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 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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