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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,803

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,517

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleVolt
TrimSSEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $39,145
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $37,579
iPod integration 199 199  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
iPod integration 176 176  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Options (change) 678 678 0
Options (change) 486 486 0
Destination 650 650 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,803 $21,853 $32,495
Total Invoice $17,517 $20,674 $30,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,414
Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleVolt
TrimSSEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5149hp E+
TransmissionM5T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,803$21,853$32,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,803$19,513$28,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$17,517$20,674$30,929
Adjustments for Features0-2,214-3,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,517$18,460$26,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleVolt
TrimSSEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$350$2,690$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,214-3,998

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleVolt
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in105.7 in
Length161.1 in177.1 in
Width67.9 in70.4 in
Height59.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft30.0 ft3

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