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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $22,963 $25,150 $28,037 $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375      
Floor mats 125 125 125         235 235 235
Cargo mat 110 110 110 125 125 125 125      
Sunroof 800 900                
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300      
Floor mats 99 99 99         185 185 185
Cargo mat 86 86 86 99 99 99 99      
Sunroof 767 862                
Options (change) 1,410 1,510 610 500 500 500 500 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,252 1,347 485 399 399 399 399 185 185 185
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 850 850 850
Total Price $26,150 $28,530 $30,640 $30,220 $31,720 $34,210 $34,820 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $25,010 $27,292 $29,317 $28,932 $30,372 $32,758 $33,345 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,904
Model Year2013201320132013201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,150$28,530$30,640$30,220$31,720$34,210$34,820$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,450-2,265-4,340-4,340-4,440-1,170-1,745-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,150$28,380$29,190$27,955$27,380$29,870$30,380$23,035$23,360$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,230$3,040$1,805$1,230$3,720$4,230$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$25,010$27,292$29,317$28,932$30,372$32,758$33,345$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-143-1,387-2,168-4,156-4,156-4,252-1,123-1,675-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,010$27,149$27,930$26,764$26,216$28,602$29,093$22,106$22,418$24,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,139$2,920$1,754$1,206$3,592$4,083$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132013201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0         
6-speed manual $150        
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app        $25 
Remote start    $150$150$150   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system       $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear       $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front         $150
Obstacle detection, rear         $250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist       $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports        $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover       $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125 
Rain-sensing wipers       $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75   
Larger rear spoiler         $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings         $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support       $100$100$100
App support       $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support       $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325       
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0   
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15$15   
Mirrorlink support       $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar        $200 
Traffic + travel information        $25 
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25   
USB port       $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system       $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50  $50
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver       $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights         $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates       $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension         $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100   
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,075$3,375$4,190$6,265$6,265$6,365$3,095$3,670$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,450$2,265$4,340$4,340$4,440$1,170$1,745$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-1,387-2,168-4,156-4,156-4,252-1,123-1,675-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,167 lb.3,013 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 Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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