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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: $27,305

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune   
Difference: $2,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201620162016
ModelPassatBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $25,975 $23,995 $31,450
Lighting Package 1,195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Rear spoiler 375      
Xenon HID headlights   795 795  
Technology Package     1,695  
Lighting Package 1,028      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Rear spoiler 300      
Xenon HID headlights   684 684  
Technology Package     1,458  
Options (change) 1,895 795 2,490 0
Options (change) 1,598 684 2,142 0
Destination 995 820 820 820
Total Price $29,885 $27,590 $27,305 $32,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,569
Model Year2021201620162016
ModelPassatBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$29,885$27,590$27,305$32,270
Adjustments for Features-1,905-1250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,980$27,465$27,305$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$4,215

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2021201620162016
ModelPassatBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 $600
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25 $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$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,300$3,520$3,395$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$125$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-1200-721

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212016
ModelPassatBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.0 in
Length193.6 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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