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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $46,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleModel SModel S
TrimSEBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $69,900 $89,900
Floor mats 235    
Premium Package 2,500    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Cargo cover   250 250
Fog lights   500 500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     1,500
Floor mats 185    
Premium Package 2,150    
Tech Package   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Fog lights   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 2,735 10,750 12,250
Options (change) 2,335 0 0
Destination 850 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,605 $74,320 $95,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,353
Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleModel SModel S
TrimSEBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$27,605$74,320$95,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,585-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$71,735$91,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,125

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleModel SModel S
TrimSEBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,900$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0220262

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182013
ModelBeetleModel S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in116.5 in
Length168.4 in196.0 in
Width71.2 in77.3 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested87546%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested87546%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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