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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleModel 3
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $49,000
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,735 1,000
Options (change) 2,335 0
Destination 850 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,605 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,157
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleModel 3
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,605$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$41,025

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleModel 3
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,325$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0386

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleModel 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in113.2 in
Length168.4 in184.8 in
Width71.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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