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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleVolt
TrimTurboBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $39,145
Base Invoice $22,459 $37,579
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Premium Trim Package   1,395
Navigation system   1,995
Bose 7 speakers   495
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Premium Trim Package   1,228
Navigation system   1,756
Bose 7 speakers   436
Options (change) 4,600 3,885
Options (change) 4,416 3,420
Destination 770 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,765 $36,380
Total Invoice $27,645 $34,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,401
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleVolt
TrimTurboBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4149hp E+
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,765$36,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$35,000
Total Invoice$27,645$34,349
Adjustments for Features0-1,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$33,046

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleVolt
TrimTurboBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,235$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleVolt
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in105.7 in
Length168.4 in177.1 in
Width71.2 in70.4 in
Height58.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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