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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: $41,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelBeetleModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSE6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Premium Package 2,500          
Floor mats 235          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000
Premium Package 2,150          
Floor mats 185          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,735 5,750 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000
Options (change) 2,335 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,605 $69,320 $73,700 $78,700 $83,700 $104,700

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,550
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelBeetleModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSE6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$27,605$69,320$73,700$78,700$83,700$104,700
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,425-4,700-6,425-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$69,070$67,275$74,000$77,275$97,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelBeetleModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSE6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD player$125     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Mirrorlink support$0     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50     
Fog lights$125     
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$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$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,865$6,115$12,290$10,565$12,290$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,425$4,700$6,425$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments023549376484409

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182015
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.4,609 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
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

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 70D

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 85

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 85D

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 P85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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