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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimTurboVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,395 $39,200
Base Invoice $22,459 $36,669
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 6,700 2,025
Options (change) 6,332 1,788
Destination 770 690
Total Price $30,865 $41,915
Total Invoice $29,561 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,341
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimTurboVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$30,865$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$37,370
Total Invoice$29,561$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$34,902

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimTurboVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,745$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,245

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.9 in106.7 in
Length168.4 in188.0 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft361.7 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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