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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimVR6R-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $25,450
Base Invoice $36,669 $24,433
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 2,025 7,025
Options (change) 1,788 6,744
Destination 690 820
Total Price $41,915 $33,295
Total Invoice $39,147 $31,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,582
Model Year20082015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimVR6R-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$41,915$33,295
Adjustments for Features-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$33,295
Total Invoice$39,147$31,997
Adjustments for Features-3,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,579$31,997

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimVR6R-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Metal pedals $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$7,440$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5680

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested310060%
Total Not Requested202540%

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