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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleTLTL
TrimSEBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $23,058 $33,527 $36,812
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Advance Package   5,930 5,930
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Advance Package   5,488 5,488
Options (change) 2,865 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 2,435 5,488 5,488
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $27,735 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $26,343 $39,910 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,718
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleTLTL
TrimSEBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,735$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$40,560$41,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$26,343$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,849-3,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$38,061$39,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura TL

Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleTLTL
TrimSEBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,020$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,849-3,909

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleTL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in109.3 in
Length168.4 in194.0 in
Width71.2 in74.0 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.1 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177557%
Total Not Requested131543%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177557%
Total Not Requested131543%

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