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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $31,650 $34,650 $24,020
Base Invoice $25,217 $30,353 $33,230 $23,058
Technology Package 3,300      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Technology Package 3,165      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 3,675 375 375 2,865
Options (change) 3,465 300 300 2,435
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $30,820 $32,875 $35,875 $27,735
Total Invoice $29,532 $31,503 $34,380 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,820$32,875$35,875$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,665-5,365-5,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,155$27,510$30,360$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$29,532$31,503$34,380$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,554-5,141-5,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$26,362$29,095$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$616$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatBeetle
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
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 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$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 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $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 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$7,500$7,650$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$5,365$5,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,554-5,141-5,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,275 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 2.0T SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157540%
Total Not Requested240060%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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