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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: $27,140

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,810

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V62.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,440 $29,710 $30,710 $26,390
Base Invoice $24,694 $26,739 $27,639 $25,060
Stability control 650 650 650  
Floor mats 184 184 184  
Satellite radio   449 449  
Stability control 559 559 559  
Floor mats 112 112 112  
Satellite radio   359 359  
Options (change) 834 1,283 1,283 0
Options (change) 671 1,030 1,030 0
Destination 720 720 720 750
Total Price $28,994 $31,713 $32,713 $27,140
Total Invoice $26,085 $28,489 $29,389 $25,810

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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: $2,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V62.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,994$31,713$32,713$27,140
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,740-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,994$30,788$29,973$26,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,794$979$0
Total Invoice$26,085$28,489$29,389$25,810
Adjustments for Features0-831-2,462-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,085$27,658$26,927$25,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,573$842$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraNew Beetle
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V62.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$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$40$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 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$2,115$3,040$4,855$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$2,740$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-831-2,462-404

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
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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