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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $6,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePassat
TrimCoastSEDuneKomfort
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $29,690
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $27,727
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Options (change) 235 235 235 0
Options (change) 185 185 185 0
Destination 850 850 850 700
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $30,390
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $28,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,880
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePassat
TrimCoastSEDuneKomfort
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$30,390
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$28,427
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$28,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePassat
TrimCoastSEDuneKomfort
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$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$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,635$4,210$4,385$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-318

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182009
ModelBeetlePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in106.7 in
Length168.4 in188.0 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,512 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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