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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: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassat
TrimSSE2.0T3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $23,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,985 $27,513
Heated front seats 225      
Sunroof 1,000      
CD changer, remote 499 499    
Package #2     2,825  
Heated front seats 199      
Sunroof 883      
CD changer, remote 340 340    
Package #2     2,581  
Options (change) 1,724 499 2,825 0
Options (change) 1,422 340 2,581 0
Destination 650 650 630 630
Total Price $19,849 $21,674 $27,355 $30,580
Total Invoice $18,453 $20,528 $25,196 $28,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,362
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassat
TrimSSE2.0T3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$19,849$21,674$27,355$30,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,585-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,849$20,424$24,770$28,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,650
Total Invoice$18,453$20,528$25,196$28,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,184-2,381-1,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,453$19,344$22,815$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$0$3,340

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassat
TrimSSE2.0T3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$665$1,915$3,250$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,585$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,184-2,381-1,988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelNew BeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in106.7 in
Length161.1 in188.2 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height59.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested102541%

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