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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $17,180
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $16,107
Floor mats 235      
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
Floor mats 185      
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 235 0 0 3,520
Options (change) 185 0 0 3,251
Destination 820 820 820 630
Total Price $31,550 $35,090 $37,655 $21,330
Total Invoice $30,250 $33,685 $36,145 $19,988

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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: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,224
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6S6M5
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$31,550$35,090$37,655$21,330
Adjustments for Features-7,340-9,450-9,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,210$25,640$28,105$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,250$33,685$36,145$19,988
Adjustments for Features-7,038-9,072-9,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,212$24,613$26,978$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,401$3,766$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,775$9,875$325
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,340$9,450$9,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,038-9,072-9,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,231 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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