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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SESSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,963 $25,150 $28,037 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 125 125 125    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 479 479
Sunroof 800 900   1,000  
Heated front seats       225  
CD changer, remote       499 499
Floor mats 99 99 99    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 310 310
Sunroof 767 862   883  
Heated front seats       199  
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 1,300 1,400 500 2,203 978
Options (change) 1,166 1,261 399 1,732 650
Destination 795 795 795 650 650
Total Price $26,040 $28,420 $30,530 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $24,924 $27,206 $29,231 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,912
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SESSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6S6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,040$28,420$30,530$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-2,350-2,500-3,8000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,690$25,920$26,730$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,230$3,040$0$575
Total Invoice$24,924$27,206$29,231$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-2,249-2,393-3,6380-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,675$24,813$25,593$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,138$2,918$0$899

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SESSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0 
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,950$4,250$450$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$2,500$3,800$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,249-2,393-3,6380-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in98.7 in
Length191.6 in161.1 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.927.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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