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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimR-Line SEL3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,193 $27,513
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,100 5,800
Options (change) 1,056 5,215
Destination 820 630
Total Price $33,370 $36,380
Total Invoice $32,069 $33,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $675
Model Year20162006
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimR-Line SEL3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$33,370$36,380
Adjustments for Features0-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$35,710
Total Invoice$32,069$33,358
Adjustments for Features0-614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$32,744

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimR-Line SEL3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,820$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-614

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in106.7 in
Length168.4 in188.2 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested179047%
Total Not Requested204053%

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