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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Fiat 500 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Fiat 500 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,878

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,473

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle500
TrimSSEAbarth
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,000
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,035
Rear spoiler 479 479  
iPod integration 199 199  
Sunroof 1,000   850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Safety and Convenience Package     750
Rear spoiler 310 310  
iPod integration 176 176  
Sunroof 883   774
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Safety and Convenience Package     683
Options (change) 2,753 678 1,600
Options (change) 2,442 486 1,457
Destination 650 650 700
Total Price $20,878 $21,853 $24,300
Total Invoice $19,473 $20,674 $23,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Fiat 500

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,366
Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle500
TrimSSEAbarth
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG28/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/45-16
Total Price$20,878$21,853$24,300
Adjustments for Features0-365-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,878$21,488$23,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0
Total Invoice$19,473$20,674$23,192
Adjustments for Features0-345-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,473$20,329$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Fiat 500

Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle500
TrimSSEAbarth
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,940$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-353

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Fiat 500 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Fiat 500

Model Year20082012
ModelNew Beetle500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in90.6 in
Length161.1 in139.6 in
Width67.9 in64.1 in
Height59.0 in59.8 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,533 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in47.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in46.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft39.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft330.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Fiat 500 specs.

Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Abarth

Safety and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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