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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: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $16,107 $29,724 $32,601
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
Options (change) 3,520 0 0
Options (change) 3,251 0 0
Destination 630 820 820
Total Price $21,330 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $19,988 $30,544 $33,421

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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: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,628
Model Year200620172017
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,330$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-9,300-9,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$22,515$25,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$19,988$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-8,928-9,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$21,616$24,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620172017
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassat
Trim2.5 / TDI1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$325$9,625$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,300$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,928-9,024

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
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.3,231 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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