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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: $24,614

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,220

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $27,440 $29,710 $30,710
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,694 $26,739 $27,639
Heated front seats 225      
CD changer, remote 499      
Stability control   650 650 650
Floor mats   184 184 184
Satellite radio     449 449
Heated front seats 199      
CD changer, remote 340      
Stability control   559 559 559
Floor mats   112 112 112
Satellite radio     359 359
Options (change) 724 834 1,283 1,283
Options (change) 539 671 1,030 1,030
Destination 650 720 720 720
Total Price $24,614 $28,994 $31,713 $32,713
Total Invoice $23,220 $26,085 $28,489 $29,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,303
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,614$28,994$31,713$32,713
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,550-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,614$28,369$30,163$29,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,794$979
Total Invoice$23,220$26,085$28,489$29,389
Adjustments for Features0-562-1,392-3,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,220$25,523$27,097$26,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,574$843

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$1,490$2,115$3,040$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,550$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-1,392-3,023

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
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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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport 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%

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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