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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014201420142014201420142014
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $29,665 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $17,040 $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $28,448 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Satellite radio 375              
Sunroof 1,000 800 820 900        
Floor mats   125 125 125 125      
Satellite radio 331              
Sunroof 883 767 785 862        
Floor mats   99 99 99 99      
Options (change) 1,375 925 945 1,025 125 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,214 866 884 961 99 0 0 0
Destination 700 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $19,990 $25,690 $26,540 $28,520 $30,610 $32,115 $34,215 $35,085
Total Invoice $18,954 $24,649 $25,464 $27,363 $29,367 $30,831 $32,846 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,817
Model Year20092014201420142014201420142014
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M6S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,990$25,690$26,540$28,520$30,610$32,115$34,215$35,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-3,000-3,150-4,450-7,490-7,490-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$22,690$23,540$25,370$26,160$24,625$26,725$27,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$2,680$3,470$1,935$4,035$4,805
Total Invoice$18,954$24,649$25,464$27,363$29,367$30,831$32,846$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,878-2,878-3,022-4,269-7,191-7,190-7,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$21,771$22,586$24,341$25,098$23,640$25,656$26,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815$2,570$3,327$1,869$3,885$4,623

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092014201420142014201420142014
ModelNew BeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5L2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0     
6-speed manual   $150    
6-speed automated manual    $1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100  
FWD$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 app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start     $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75       
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
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$325   
CD player$125    $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15
Navigation system     $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
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
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  $100
Total Value of Features$300$3,300$3,300$3,450$4,750$7,790$7,790$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$3,000$3,150$4,450$7,490$7,490$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,878-2,878-3,022-4,269-7,191-7,190-7,286

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092014
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 Passat 2.5L SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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