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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $4,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
Trim3.6 VR6R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,370 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,095 $23,995 $28,795
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Luxury #1 Package 3,250    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Luxury #1 Package 2,970    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 6,000 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 5,398 6,144 1,056
Destination 640 820 795
Total Price $38,010 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $35,133 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,097
Model Year200720142014
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
Trim3.6 VR6R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$38,010$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-2,8450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,165$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$35,133$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,503$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720142014
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
Trim3.6 VR6R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,440$2,595$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6300-240

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072014
ModelPassatBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in100.0 in
Length188.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,104 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
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
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested151541%
Total Not Requested219059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested310067%
Total Not Requested152533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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