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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: $21,928

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,392

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatNew Beetle
TrimLuxVR62.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $17,180
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $16,107
All-weather floor mats 185 185 99
Heated front seats 225 225  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
All-weather floor mats 145 145 64
Heated front seats 199 199  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 410 410 4,118
Options (change) 344 344 3,655
Destination 690 690 630
Total Price $32,400 $40,300 $21,928
Total Invoice $30,256 $37,703 $20,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,845
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatNew Beetle
TrimLuxVR62.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4280hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,400$40,300$21,928
Adjustments for Features-5,375-7,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$32,520$21,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$30,256$37,703$20,392
Adjustments for Features-5,019-7,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,237$30,424$20,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,187$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatNew Beetle
TrimLuxVR62.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$8,220$440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,375$7,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,019-7,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
ModelPassatNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in98.7 in
Length188.0 in161.1 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height59.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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