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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: $26,190

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,174

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimKomfort2.5L
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $19,995
Base Invoice $27,727 $19,195
Navigation system 1,990  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Navigation system 1,758  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,128
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 1,990 5,400
Options (change) 1,758 5,184
Destination 700 795
Total Price $32,380 $26,190
Total Invoice $30,185 $25,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,594
Model Year20092013
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimKomfort2.5L
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,380$26,190
Adjustments for Features-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,860$26,190
Total Invoice$30,185$25,174
Adjustments for Features-1,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$25,174

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimKomfort2.5L
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,465$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,512 lb.2,983 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested125039%

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