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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: $32,620

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $57

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleSolara
Trim1.8T SELSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $30,710
Base Invoice $29,064 $27,639
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Wind blocker 500 395
Xenon HID headlights 895 515
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Navigation system   1,300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Wind blocker 400 295
Xenon HID headlights 770 412
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Navigation system   1,115
Options (change) 1,525 3,493
Options (change) 1,270 2,852
Destination 820 720
Total Price $32,620 $34,923
Total Invoice $31,154 $31,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,518
Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleSolara
Trim1.8T SELSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,620$34,923
Adjustments for Features-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,090$34,923
Total Invoice$31,154$31,211
Adjustments for Features-1,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,693$31,211

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleSolara
Trim1.8T SELSLE 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 
Rear air vents $100
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
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$4,985$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4610

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,294 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
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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