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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $23,395
Base Invoice $34,519 $22,459
Rear spoiler 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Rear spoiler 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Options (change) 750 4,600
Options (change) 600 4,416
Destination 820 770
Total Price $37,565 $28,765
Total Invoice $35,939 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,017
Model Year20152012
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,565$28,765
Adjustments for Features-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,095$28,765
Total Invoice$35,939$27,645
Adjustments for Features-4,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,662$27,645

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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, driver 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 suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,615$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2770

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelPassatBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in99.9 in
Length191.6 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,042 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 Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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