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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 235 235          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 479 479
Heated front seats           225  
iPod integration           199 199
Sunroof           1,000  
Floor mats 185 185          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 310 310
Heated front seats           199  
iPod integration           176 176
Sunroof           883  
Options (change) 610 610 375 375 375 1,903 678
Options (change) 485 485 300 300 300 1,568 486
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 650 650
Total Price $27,710 $28,525 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $26,508 $27,290 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $18,599 $20,674

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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: $4,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,714
Model Year2015201520152015201520082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,710$28,525$32,985$35,120$37,190$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-3,340-2,390-7,890-7,890-7,9900-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$26,135$25,095$27,230$29,200$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$725$2,860$4,830$0$575
Total Invoice$26,508$27,290$31,606$33,654$35,639$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-3,195-2,287-7,560-7,561-7,6570-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,313$25,003$24,046$26,093$27,982$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,690$733$2,780$4,669$0$892

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2015201520152015201520082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150     
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100  
5-speed manual     $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15$15  
Navigation system  $600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Cornering lights  $50$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$4,615$3,665$9,165$9,165$9,265$1,275$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,340$2,390$7,890$7,890$7,990$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,195-2,287-7,560-7,561-7,6570-1,183

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152008
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

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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