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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,103

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,038

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelBeetleBeetleCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5LTurboLES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,795 $23,395 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $19,003 $22,459 $14,131 $13,981
Sunroof Package 2,500      
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000    
Audio Value Package     200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400 1,400
Stability control     650 650
4-speed automatic     800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300 300
Floor mats     88 88
Alloy wheels     390  
Extra Value Package 1       900
CD changer, in-dash       200
Sunroof Package 2,400      
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880    
Audio Value Package     180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159 1,159
Stability control     559 559
4-speed automatic     724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258 258
Floor mats     55 55
Alloy wheels     312  
Extra Value Package 1       810
CD changer, in-dash       150
Options (change) 2,500 3,000 3,828 4,338
Options (change) 2,400 2,880 3,247 3,715
Destination 770 770 660 660
Total Price $23,065 $27,165 $20,103 $20,448
Total Invoice $22,173 $26,109 $18,038 $18,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelBeetleBeetleCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5LTurboLES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5200hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM5M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$23,065$27,165$20,103$20,448
Adjustments for Features-1,240-1,9150-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,825$25,250$20,103$20,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$55$0
Total Invoice$22,173$26,109$18,038$18,356
Adjustments for Features-1,192-1,8410-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,981$24,268$18,038$17,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,287$41$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelBeetleBeetleCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5LTurboLES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,540$3,215$1,300$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$1,915$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,192-1,8410-359

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleCorolla
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in102.4 in
Length168.4 in178.3 in
Width71.2 in66.9 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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