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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $108

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleSolara
TrimTurboSLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $27,155
Base Invoice $22,459 $24,438
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 515
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Navigation system   1,300
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860 412
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Navigation system   1,115
Options (change) 6,700 3,098
Options (change) 6,332 2,557
Destination 770 720
Total Price $30,865 $30,973
Total Invoice $29,561 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,886
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleSolara
TrimTurboSLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$30,865$30,973
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$30,928
Total Invoice$29,561$27,715
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$27,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleSolara
TrimTurboSLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,760$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-40

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleSolara
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in192.5 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 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 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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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