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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: $34,923

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,710 $29,395
Base Invoice $27,639 $28,219
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184  
Wind blocker 395 500
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,300  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Sound and Nav Package   4,400
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112  
Wind blocker 295 400
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,115  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Sound and Nav Package   4,224
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,493 6,000
Options (change) 2,852 5,680
Destination 720 820
Total Price $34,923 $36,215
Total Invoice $31,211 $34,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,281
Model Year20082014
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$34,923$36,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,923$34,935
Total Invoice$31,211$34,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,211$33,492

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelSolaraBeetle
TrimSLE V6R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $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
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,780$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,227

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
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.3,274 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220059%
Total Not Requested152541%

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