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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: $24,175

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013201320192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $23,045 $25,995
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375    
Floor mats 125 125 125         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  
Cargo mat 86 86 86 99 99 99 99    
Sunroof 767 862              
Options (change) 1,410 1,510 610 500 500 500 500 235 0
Options (change) 1,252 1,347 485 399 399 399 399 185 0
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 895 895
Total Price $26,150 $28,530 $30,640 $30,220 $31,720 $34,210 $34,820 $24,175 $26,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,169
Model Year201320132013201320132013201320192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,150$28,530$30,640$30,220$31,720$34,210$34,820$24,175$26,890
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,450-2,265-4,340-4,340-4,440-1,745-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,150$28,380$29,190$27,955$27,380$29,870$30,380$22,430$25,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,230$3,040$1,805$1,230$3,720$4,230$0$2,830

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132013201320132013201320192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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
FWD$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
Remote app       $25$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
Blind spot warning system       $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear       $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100$100
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist       $25$25
Vehicle health reports       $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover       $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers       $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  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support       $100$100
App support       $0$0
Apple CarPlay support       $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325      
CD player   $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
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25  
USB port       $25$25
Voice control for audio system       $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50  
Fog lights  $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
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates       $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100  
Total Value of Features$1,515$1,665$2,965$3,780$5,855$5,855$5,955$3,260$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,450$2,265$4,340$4,340$4,440$1,745$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-1,387-2,168-4,156-4,156-4,252-78-54

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132019
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 SE

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

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