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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: $25,230

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $7,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelBeetleBeetlePassat
TrimCoastSESE R-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $29,995
Floor mats 235 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130  
Xenon HID headlights 895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear spoiler     375
LED headlights     1,195
Floor mats 185 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 770    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     300
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 1,260 365 1,895
Options (change) 1,055 285 1,598
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $25,230 $25,235 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,707
Model Year201820182019
ModelBeetleBeetlePassat
TrimCoastSESE R-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,230$25,235$32,785
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,230$25,160$31,460
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182019
ModelBeetleBeetlePassat
TrimCoastSESE R-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,375$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-72-101

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,274 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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