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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: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012201220122012201220122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimCoastSEDune2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 235 235 235 125 125 125        
Cargo mat       110 110 110 125 125 125 125
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof       800 800          
Floor mats 185 185 185 99 99 99        
Cargo mat       86 86 86 99 99 99 99
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof       767 767          
Options (change) 235 235 235 1,410 1,410 610 500 500 500 500
Options (change) 185 185 185 1,252 1,252 485 399 399 399 399
Destination 850 850 850 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $25,905 $28,175 $30,375 $29,665 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $24,774 $26,951 $29,061 $28,399 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,812
Model Year2018201820182012201220122012201220122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimCoastSEDune2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 980, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$25,905$28,175$30,375$29,665$31,165$33,465$34,220
Adjustments for Features-1,320-1,895-2,0700-150-1,450-2,165-4,240-4,240-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,210$25,805$25,905$28,025$28,925$27,500$26,925$29,225$29,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$2,120$3,020$1,595$1,020$3,320$3,975
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$24,774$26,951$29,061$28,399$29,839$32,045$32,769
Adjustments for Features-1,267-1,819-1,9870-143-1,387-2,073-4,060-4,060-4,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,962$22,274$24,767$24,774$26,808$27,674$26,326$25,779$27,985$28,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$2,034$2,900$1,552$1,005$3,211$3,839

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182012201220122012201220122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimCoastSEDune2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0      
6-speed manual    $150     
6-speed automated manual     $1100  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250    $250$250$250
Remote app $25        
Remote start       $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener      $100$100$100$100
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        
Obstacle detection, front  $150       
Obstacle detection, rear  $250       
Rearview camera$200$200$200       
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25       
Vehicle health reports $0        
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75       
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175       
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75$75$75
Larger rear spoiler  $200       
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75       
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100       
App support$0$0$0       
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100       
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325    
CD player$125$125$125   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0$0
iPod integration      $100$100$100$100
Media drive      $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0       
Navigation system      $600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25       
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200        
Traffic + travel information $25        
Traffic information      $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25       
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25       
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Cornering lights  $50  $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125  $125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150$150$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$50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100       
Leather seating surfaces       $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50       
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat       $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0       
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,720$3,895$1,825$1,975$3,275$3,990$6,065$6,065$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$1,895$2,070$0$150$1,450$2,165$4,240$4,240$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,267-1,819-1,9870-143-1,387-2,073-4,060-4,060-4,156

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,167 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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