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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimSESE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $24,020
Rear spoiler 375  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Rear spoiler 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 700 365
Options (change) 570 285
Destination 995 850
Total Price $28,690 $25,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,707
Model Year20212018
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimSESE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,690$25,235
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,250$25,235

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212018
ModelPassatBeetle
TrimSESE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$3,225$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212018
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 Weight3,325 lb.3,012 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 Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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