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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: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSLE V62.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,710 $22,120
Base Invoice $27,639 $20,696
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449 375
Wind blocker 395  
Package 1   1,325
Package 2   1,705
CD changer, remote   499
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359 331
Wind blocker 295  
Package 1   1,231
Package 2   1,584
CD changer, remote   340
Options (change) 1,678 3,904
Options (change) 1,325 3,486
Destination 720 630
Total Price $33,108 $26,654
Total Invoice $29,684 $24,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,155
Model Year20082006
ModelSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSLE V62.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,108$26,654
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,193$26,654
Total Invoice$29,684$24,812
Adjustments for Features-1,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,967$24,812

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
ModelSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSLE V62.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,155$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7170

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,615 lb.3,164 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested4500100%
Total Not Requested150%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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