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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: $24,219

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $5,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,329

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $6,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCorolla
TrimTurboXSE
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $22,680
Base Invoice $22,459 $21,000
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Entune Audio with Navigation   525
Floor mats   129
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Entune Audio with Navigation   364
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 5,600 654
Options (change) 5,276 444
Destination 770 885
Total Price $29,765 $24,219
Total Invoice $28,505 $22,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,536
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCorolla
TrimTurboXSE
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$29,765$24,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$21,659
Total Invoice$28,505$22,329
Adjustments for Features0-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$19,969

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCorolla
TrimTurboXSE
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleCorolla
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in182.6 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.0 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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

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