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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,650 $25,450
Base Invoice $33,230 $24,433
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 375 7,025
Options (change) 300 6,744
Destination 850 820
Total Price $35,875 $33,295
Total Invoice $34,380 $31,997

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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: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,964
Model Year20182015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$35,875$33,295
Adjustments for Features-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$33,295
Total Invoice$34,380$31,997
Adjustments for Features-5,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,033$31,997

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimV6 SEL PremiumR-Line
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
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$8,325$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3470

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,571 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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested387576%
Total Not Requested125024%

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