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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: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $17,180
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $16,107
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
CD changer, remote       499
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,019
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,591
Destination 820 820 820 630
Total Price $32,610 $34,745 $36,815 $21,829
Total Invoice $31,306 $33,354 $35,339 $20,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,108
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,610$34,745$36,815$21,829
Adjustments for Features-6,115-6,115-6,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,495$28,630$30,600$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,306$33,354$35,339$20,328
Adjustments for Features-5,870-5,870-5,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,436$27,484$29,373$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
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$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
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
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,615$6,715$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,115$6,115$6,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,870-5,870-5,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,173 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 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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