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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleSolara
TrimSESLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $30,710
Base Invoice $26,917 $27,639
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Floor mats 130 184
Wind blocker 500 395
Stability control   650
Satellite radio   449
Xenon HID headlights   515
Navigation system   1,300
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Floor mats 100 112
Wind blocker 400 295
Stability control   559
Satellite radio   359
Xenon HID headlights   412
Navigation system   1,115
Options (change) 3,260 3,493
Options (change) 2,750 2,852
Destination 850 720
Total Price $32,150 $34,923
Total Invoice $30,517 $31,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,407
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleSolara
TrimSESLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,150$34,923
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,345$34,923
Total Invoice$30,517$31,211
Adjustments for Features-1,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,804$31,211

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleSolara
TrimSESLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$5,060$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7130

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleSolara
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in192.5 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,225 lb.3,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in47.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft311.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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