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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: $21,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,672

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSSEXLESELimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,270 $29,265 $31,510
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,562 $27,363 $29,461
Rear spoiler 479 479      
iPod integration 199 199      
Sunroof 1,000        
Heated front seats 225        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075        
Floor mats     225   225
Rear spoiler 310 310      
iPod integration 176 176      
Sunroof 883        
Heated front seats 199        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073        
Floor mats     140   140
Options (change) 2,978 678 225 0 225
Options (change) 2,641 486 140 0 140
Destination 650 650 900 900 900
Total Price $21,103 $21,853 $27,395 $30,165 $32,635
Total Invoice $19,672 $20,674 $25,602 $28,263 $30,501

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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: $2,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,301
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSSEXLESELimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$21,103$21,853$27,395$30,165$32,635
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,800-5,835-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,103$21,703$23,595$24,330$23,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$85$820$0
Total Invoice$19,672$20,674$25,602$28,263$30,501
Adjustments for Features0-142-3,551-5,467-8,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,672$20,532$22,051$22,796$21,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$78$823$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSSEXLESELimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Trailer sway control  $25 $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation app  $50$50 
Navigation system    $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)  $50  
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,015$2,165$5,815$7,850$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,800$5,835$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-3,551-5,467-8,528

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082016
ModelNew BeetleRAV4
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in104.7 in
Length161.1 in183.5 in
Width67.9 in72.6 in
Height59.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

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