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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,900 $29,950 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $21,985 $27,513 $16,381 $19,538
Package #2 2,825      
Heated front seats     225  
Sunroof     1,000  
CD changer, remote     499 499
Package #2 2,581      
Heated front seats     199  
Sunroof     883  
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 2,825 0 1,724 499
Options (change) 2,581 0 1,422 340
Destination 630 630 650 650
Total Price $27,355 $30,580 $19,849 $21,674
Total Invoice $25,196 $28,143 $18,453 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,362
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4280hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,355$30,580$19,849$21,674
Adjustments for Features-2,585-2,1600-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$28,420$19,849$20,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$0$575
Total Invoice$25,196$28,143$18,453$20,528
Adjustments for Features-2,381-1,9880-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,815$26,155$18,453$19,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$891

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,250$2,825$665$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$2,160$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,381-1,9880-1,184

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in98.7 in
Length188.2 in161.1 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height58.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.227.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested102541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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