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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,995 $31,450
Base Invoice $32,601 $30,193
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 375 1,100
Options (change) 300 1,056
Destination 820 820
Total Price $35,190 $33,370
Total Invoice $33,721 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,521
Model Year20172016
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$35,190$33,370
Adjustments for Features-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$33,370
Total Invoice$33,721$32,069
Adjustments for Features-4,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,548$32,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,100$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,481 lb.3,104 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 R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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