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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: $7,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSSE1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Heated front seats 225          
iPod integration 199 199        
Rear spoiler 479 479 375 375 375 375
Sunroof 1,000          
Floor mats     235 235    
Heated front seats 199          
iPod integration 176 176        
Rear spoiler 310 310 300 300 300 300
Sunroof 883          
Floor mats     185 185    
Options (change) 1,903 678 610 610 375 375
Options (change) 1,568 486 485 485 300 300
Destination 650 650 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $27,710 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $26,508 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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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: $2,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,229
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSSE1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$27,710$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,890-9,115-11,225-11,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$22,820$22,810$24,240$26,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$10$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$26,508$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-4,678-8,722-10,757-10,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$21,830$21,828$23,228$25,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$2$0$1,400$3,764

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSSE1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$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$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat  $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$500$1,750$5,390$9,615$11,725$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,890$9,115$11,225$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-4,678-8,722-10,757-10,853

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
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 Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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