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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,665

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,829

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleBolt EVBolt EV
Trim2.5LLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $36,620 $40,905
Base Invoice $19,003 $35,155 $39,269
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Comfort and Convenience Package   555  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Comfort and Convenience Package   505  
Options (change) 1,100 555 0
Options (change) 1,056 505 0
Destination 770 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,665 $30,550 $34,280
Total Invoice $20,829 $29,035 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,965
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleBolt EVBolt EV
Trim2.5LLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5200hp E200hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG128/110 MPG128/110 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,665$30,550$34,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,410-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,665$27,140$28,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955
Total Invoice$20,829$29,035$32,644
Adjustments for Features0-3,241-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,829$25,794$26,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleBolt EVBolt EV
Trim2.5LLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack $0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500$500
Regeneration paddles $100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Rear camera mirror  $200
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,340$5,750$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,241-5,890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleBolt EV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in102.4 in
Length168.4 in164.0 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in62.8 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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