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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: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimR-Line SELV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $32,950
Base Invoice $31,249 $31,600
Rear spoiler   375
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 0 375
Options (change) 0 300
Destination 820 770
Total Price $33,370 $34,095
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,670

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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: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,495
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimR-Line SELV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$33,370$34,095
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,440$34,095
Total Invoice$32,069$32,670
Adjustments for Features-8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,175$32,670

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimR-Line SELV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,245$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8940

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,104 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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