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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: $29,415

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,271

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelBeetlePassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $25,995 $32,195
Base Invoice $23,611 $24,929 $30,876
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 2,900    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,400  
Floor mats   125  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 2,784    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Navigation and Sunroof Package   2,301  
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 4,000 3,625 0
Options (change) 3,840 3,456 0
Destination 820 770 770
Total Price $29,415 $30,390 $32,965
Total Invoice $28,271 $29,155 $31,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year201420122012
ModelBeetlePassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/39 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,415$30,390$32,965
Adjustments for Features0-480-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,415$29,910$29,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60
Total Invoice$28,271$29,155$31,646
Adjustments for Features0-460-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,271$28,695$28,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$76

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420122012
ModelBeetlePassatPassat
TrimTDITDI SETDI SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
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$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,295$2,775$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-2,875

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.6 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,397 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

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