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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: $27,820

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920172017
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
TrimSE R-Line1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $25,975 $32,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Rear spoiler 375    
LED headlights 1,195    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130
Xenon HID headlights   895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Rear spoiler 300    
LED headlights 1,028    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100
Xenon HID headlights   770  
Options (change) 1,895 1,025 130
Options (change) 1,598 870 100
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $32,785 $27,820 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,813
Model Year201920172017
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
TrimSE R-Line1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,785$27,820$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-335-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$27,485$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,930

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201920172017
ModelPassatBeetleBeetle
TrimSE R-Line1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,585$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321-2,002

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192017
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.3,019 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 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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