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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: $29,415

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,271

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelPassatPassatBeetle
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $32,195 $24,595
Base Invoice $24,929 $30,876 $23,611
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,400    
Floor mats 125    
6-speed automated manual 1,100   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     2,900
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,301    
Floor mats 99    
6-speed automated manual 1,056   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     2,784
Options (change) 3,625 0 4,000
Options (change) 3,456 0 3,840
Destination 770 770 820
Total Price $30,390 $32,965 $29,415
Total Invoice $29,155 $31,646 $28,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year201220122014
ModelPassatPassatBeetle
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG30/40 MPG29/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,390$32,965$29,415
Adjustments for Features-480-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,910$29,970$29,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$29,155$31,646$28,271
Adjustments for Features-460-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,695$28,771$28,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$76$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122014
ModelPassatPassatBeetle
TrimTDI SETDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
Media drive $15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$5,290$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$2,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-2,8750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.0 in
Length191.6 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.929.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

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
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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