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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleNew Beetle
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $17,180
Base Invoice $31,249 $16,107
Wheel locks 80  
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
Satellite radio   375
Wheel locks 60  
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 80 3,520
Options (change) 60 3,251
Destination 820 630
Total Price $33,450 $21,330
Total Invoice $32,129 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,431
Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleNew Beetle
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,450$21,330
Adjustments for Features-5,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$21,330
Total Invoice$32,129$19,988
Adjustments for Features-5,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,419$19,988

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleNew Beetle
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,320$375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleNew Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in98.7 in
Length168.4 in161.1 in
Width71.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft327.2 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%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%

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