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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: $6,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601 $16,381 $19,538
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 479 479
Heated front seats         225  
iPod integration         199 199
Sunroof         1,000  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 310 310
Heated front seats         199  
iPod integration         176 176
Sunroof         883  
Options (change) 375 375 375 375 1,903 678
Options (change) 300 300 300 300 1,568 486
Destination 820 820 820 820 650 650
Total Price $26,690 $30,490 $32,190 $35,190 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $25,570 $29,213 $30,844 $33,721 $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: $1,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6S6T6S6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,690$30,490$32,190$35,190$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,950-8,825-11,075-11,1750-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,740$21,665$21,115$24,015$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$625$550$0$2,900$0$575
Total Invoice$25,570$29,213$30,844$33,721$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,742-8,455-10,612-10,7090-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,828$20,758$20,232$23,012$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$596$526$0$2,780$0$892

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100  
5-speed manual    $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600  
Cruise control$150   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system $600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Fog lights $125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$5,450$9,325$11,575$11,675$500$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$8,825$11,075$11,175$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,742-8,455-10,612-10,7090-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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