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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $16,107 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Package 1 1,390      
Package 2 1,755      
Satellite radio 375      
Package 1 1,291      
Package 2 1,629      
Satellite radio 331      
Options (change) 3,520 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,251 0 0 0
Destination 630 770 770 770
Total Price $21,330 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $19,988 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,637
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,330$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-5,015-5,015-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$25,650$27,950$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$19,988$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,815-4,814-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$24,625$26,832$27,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,207$2,835

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$350$5,365$5,365$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015$5,015$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,815-4,814-4,910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in110.4 in
Length161.1 in191.6 in
Width67.9 in72.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.9 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%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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