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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 / TDISportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $16,107 $22,768 $23,684
Package 1 1,390    
Package 2 1,755    
Satellite radio 375    
Enhancement Value Package   430  
Premium Package   1,930  
Cargo cover   90  
Floor mats   199 199
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
Package 1 1,291    
Package 2 1,629    
Satellite radio 331    
Enhancement Value Package   410  
Premium Package   1,718  
Cargo cover   81  
Floor mats   126 126
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
Options (change) 3,520 2,649 1,374
Options (change) 3,251 2,335 1,245
Destination 630 810 810
Total Price $21,330 $27,809 $27,514
Total Invoice $19,988 $25,913 $25,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,270
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 / TDISportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5hp 179hp I4
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$21,330$27,809$27,514
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$25,219$22,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,495$0
Total Invoice$19,988$25,913$25,739
Adjustments for Features0-2,413-4,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$23,500$21,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,242$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleRAV4RAV4
Trim2.5 / TDISportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$940$3,530$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,413-4,481

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleRAV4
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in104.7 in
Length161.1 in181.1 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height59.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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