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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Fiat 500 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Fiat 500 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,265

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetle500
TrimTurboAbarth
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $20,495
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Popular Equipment Group   895
6-speed shiftable automatic   995
Navigation system   595
Sunroof   795
Leather seating surfaces   1,195
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Popular Equipment Group   814
6-speed shiftable automatic   905
Navigation system   541
Sunroof   723
Leather seating surfaces   1,087
Options (change) 5,700 4,475
Options (change) 5,472 4,070
Destination 770 1,295
Total Price $29,865 $26,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Fiat 500

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Fiat 500 Abarth
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,865
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetle500
TrimTurboAbarth
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4157hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/45-16
Total Price$29,865$26,265
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,375$26,265

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Fiat 500

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetle500
TrimTurboAbarth
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Fiat 500

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetle500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in90.6 in
Length168.4 in139.6 in
Width71.2 in64.1 in
Height58.5 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.2,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in49.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in47.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in46.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft39.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft330.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Abarth

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
157 hp@5500
183 lb-ft@2400
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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