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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,949

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,323

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleSolara
Trim2.5SLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,240 $30,710
Base Invoice $21,044 $27,639
Package 1 1,445  
Package 2 1,750  
Satellite radio 375 449
CD changer, remote 499  
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Wind blocker   395
Package 1 1,342  
Package 2 1,626  
Satellite radio 331 359
CD changer, remote 340  
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Wind blocker   295
Options (change) 4,069 1,678
Options (change) 3,639 1,325
Destination 640 720
Total Price $26,949 $33,108
Total Invoice $25,323 $29,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,644
Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleSolara
Trim2.5SLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5210hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,949$33,108
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,949$31,193
Total Invoice$25,323$29,684
Adjustments for Features0-1,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,323$27,967

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleSolara
Trim2.5SLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height 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
Total Value of Features$1,240$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,717

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleSolara
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in192.5 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,164 lb.3,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in47.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft311.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested4500100%
Total Not Requested150%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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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