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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: $19,803

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSSEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,650 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,178 $22,768 $23,684
Rear spoiler 479 479      
iPod integration 199 199      
Sunroof 1,000       900
Upgrade Value Package     1,145    
Floor mats     199 199 199
Alloy wheels     440    
Enhancement Value Package       430  
Cargo cover       90  
Rear spoiler 310 310      
iPod integration 176 176      
Sunroof 883       801
Upgrade Value Package     1,087    
Floor mats     126 126 126
Alloy wheels     392    
Enhancement Value Package       410  
Cargo cover       81  
Options (change) 1,678 678 1,784 719 1,099
Options (change) 1,369 486 1,605 617 927
Destination 650 650 810 810 810
Total Price $19,803 $21,853 $25,244 $25,879 $27,239
Total Invoice $18,400 $20,674 $23,593 $24,195 $25,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,639
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSSEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5179hp I4hp 179hp I4
TransmissionM5T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$19,803$21,853$25,244$25,879$27,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-2,355-2,595-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,803$20,388$22,889$23,284$22,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$345$740$0
Total Invoice$18,400$20,674$23,593$24,195$25,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,386-2,201-2,426-4,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,400$19,288$21,392$21,769$21,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$888$353$730$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSSEBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
External spare tire shell    $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25 
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$550$2,015$2,905$3,145$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$2,355$2,595$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-2,201-2,426-4,382

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
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
Toyota RAV4

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Upgrade Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested97550%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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