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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSSE2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Heated front seats 225                
Rear spoiler 479 479 375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof 1,000   800 800          
iPod integration 199 199              
Floor mats     125 125 125        
Heated front seats 199                
Rear spoiler 310 310 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof 883   767 767          
iPod integration 176 176              
Floor mats     99 99 99        
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,300 1,300 500 375 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,166 1,166 399 300 300 300 300
Destination 650 650 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $25,795 $28,065 $30,265 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $24,688 $26,865 $28,975 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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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: $3,417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSSE2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$25,795$28,065$30,265$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,350-2,500-3,800-4,515-6,590-6,590-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$23,445$25,565$26,465$25,025$24,450$26,750$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,120$3,020$1,580$1,005$3,305$3,960
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$24,688$26,865$28,975$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,249-2,393-3,638-4,325-6,314-6,314-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$22,439$24,472$25,337$23,975$23,426$25,632$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$2,033$2,898$1,536$987$3,193$3,821

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSSE2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150     
6-speed automated manual    $1100  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key      $250$250$250
Remote start      $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0       
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75       
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325    
CD player$125$125   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   $100$100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15$15
Navigation system     $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information     $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights    $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights    $125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100   $100
Total Value of Features$400$1,650$2,750$2,900$4,200$4,915$6,990$6,990$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,350$2,500$3,800$4,515$6,590$6,590$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,249-2,393-3,638-4,325-6,314-6,314-6,410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
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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