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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatBeetle
Trim3.6 VR6Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,370 $23,395
Base Invoice $29,095 $22,459
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 950 1,000
Luxury #1 Package 3,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 839 860
Luxury #1 Package 2,970  
Navigation system 1,589  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,000 6,700
Options (change) 5,398 6,332
Destination 640 770
Total Price $38,010 $30,865
Total Invoice $35,133 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,734
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatBeetle
Trim3.6 VR6Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$38,010$30,865
Adjustments for Features-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,940$30,865
Total Invoice$35,133$29,561
Adjustments for Features-2,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$29,561

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatBeetle
Trim3.6 VR6Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $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 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,315$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8380

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in99.9 in
Length188.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested151541%
Total Not Requested219059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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