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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: $30,445

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,260

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $3,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,915 $25,330
Base Invoice $31,564 $24,317
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   3,195
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   3,067
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 4,295
Options (change) 0 4,123
Destination 795 820
Total Price $33,710 $30,445
Total Invoice $32,359 $29,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $464
Model Year20132015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG31/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,710$30,445
Adjustments for Features-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$30,445
Total Invoice$32,359$29,260
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,724$29,260

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimTDI SEL PremiumTDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6350

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132015
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.3,241 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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