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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,025

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimTurboV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,459 $31,600
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Rear spoiler   375
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,600 375
Options (change) 4,416 300
Destination 770 770
Total Price $28,765 $34,095
Total Invoice $27,645 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,179
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimTurboV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,765$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$31,125
Total Invoice$27,645$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$29,824

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimTurboV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$945$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,846

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.6 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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