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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L2.5LTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,915 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $17,040 $19,003 $22,459
Sunroof 1,000    
Satellite radio 375    
Sunroof Package   2,500  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sunroof 883    
Satellite radio 331    
Sunroof Package   2,400  
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 1,375 2,500 3,000
Options (change) 1,214 2,400 2,880
Destination 700 770 770
Total Price $19,990 $23,065 $27,165
Total Invoice $18,954 $22,173 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,638
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L2.5LTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,990$23,065$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$21,420$24,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425
Total Invoice$18,954$22,173$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-1,581-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$20,592$23,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,287

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L2.5LTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$225$1,870$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,581-2,230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in99.9 in
Length161.1 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,940 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 Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

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