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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,575

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,359

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelNew BeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 / TDICoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $16,107 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Package 1 1,390      
Satellite radio 375      
Wheel locks   80 80 80
Floor mats   235 235 235
Package 1 1,291      
Satellite radio 331      
Wheel locks   60 60 60
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 1,765 315 315 315
Options (change) 1,622 245 245 245
Destination 630 850 850 850
Total Price $19,575 $24,285 $25,185 $27,955
Total Invoice $18,359 $23,289 $24,153 $26,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,204
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelNew BeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 / TDICoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,575$24,285$25,185$27,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,885-4,460-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,575$20,400$20,725$23,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$18,359$23,289$24,153$26,814
Adjustments for Features0-3,726-4,277-4,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,359$19,563$19,876$22,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,805

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelNew BeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 / TDICoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$175$4,060$4,635$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,885$4,460$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,726-4,277-4,446

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in100.0 in
Length161.1 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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