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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: $26,805

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $23,045
Technology Package 2,130        
Floor mats 235 235     235
Lighting Package 1,095 1,095      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375  
Premium Package         2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Technology Package 2,042        
Floor mats 185 185     185
Lighting Package 942 942      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300  
Premium Package         2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Options (change) 3,835 1,705 375 375 2,865
Options (change) 3,469 1,427 300 300 2,435
Destination 820 820 820 820 895
Total Price $30,935 $33,020 $35,465 $38,030 $26,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,012
Model Year20162016201620162019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,935$33,020$35,465$38,030$26,805
Adjustments for Features-2,255-4,055-5,165-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,680$28,965$30,300$32,765$26,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$1,620$4,085$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016201620162019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote start  $150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Cornering lights    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,790$6,590$7,700$7,800$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$4,055$5,165$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,150-3,867-4,949-5,0460

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162019
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 Weight3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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