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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimSE3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,058 $27,513
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Navigation system   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   950
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Navigation system   1,589
Xenon HID headlights   839
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 2,735 5,500
Options (change) 2,335 4,941
Destination 850 630
Total Price $27,605 $36,080
Total Invoice $26,243 $33,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,621
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimSE3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$27,605$36,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$34,750
Total Invoice$26,243$33,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,243$31,864

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetlePassat
TrimSE3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,760$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,220

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,306 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 Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 wipers100Yes
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 control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested131534%
Total Not Requested251566%

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