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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $24,020
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $23,058
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,825          
Floor mats 235 235       235
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 375 375  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           130
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,749          
Floor mats 185 185       185
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 300 300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           100
Options (change) 2,810 985 750 750 750 365
Options (change) 2,534 785 600 600 600 285
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 850
Total Price $29,910 $28,900 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $25,235
Total Invoice $28,557 $27,590 $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,387
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,910$28,900$33,360$35,495$37,565$25,235
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-5,500-5,500-5,600-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,160$28,900$27,860$29,995$31,965$23,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805$0
Total Invoice$28,557$27,590$31,906$33,954$35,939$24,193
Adjustments for Features-2,6260-5,260-5,261-5,358-1,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,931$27,590$26,646$28,693$30,581$22,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,659$715$2,762$4,650$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
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
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat$40$40   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75 
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port     $25
Voice control for audio system     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,740$1,990$7,490$7,490$7,590$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$5,500$5,500$5,600$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6260-5,260-5,261-5,358-1,649

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,173 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 Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

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