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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: $10,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
TrimVR6R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,669 $23,995 $28,795
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 2,025 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 1,788 6,144 1,056
Destination 690 820 795
Total Price $41,915 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $39,147 $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: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,706
Model Year200820142014
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
TrimVR6R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,915$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-4,3200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,595$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$39,147$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-4,0350-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,112$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820142014
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
TrimVR6R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
SD Card slot $25$25
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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  
Metal pedals $75$75
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  
Total Value of Features$7,415$3,095$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,320$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0350-240

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
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 Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested310067%
Total Not Requested152533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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