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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,909

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,957

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleRAV4
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $31,450 $25,330
Base Invoice $30,193 $23,684
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Options (change) 0 3,769
Options (change) 0 3,463
Destination 820 810
Total Price $32,270 $29,909
Total Invoice $31,013 $27,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,047
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleRAV4
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$32,270$29,909
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$28,849
Total Invoice$31,013$27,957
Adjustments for Features0-991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$26,966

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleRAV4
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,860$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-991

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleRAV4
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in104.7 in
Length168.4 in181.1 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 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
15.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.437.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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