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Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanBeetle
TrimSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $24,020
Base Invoice $42,465 $23,058
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   235
Premium Package   2,150
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 0 2,735
Options (change) 0 2,335
Destination 820 850
Total Price $45,100 $27,605
Total Invoice $43,285 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,649
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanBeetle
TrimSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,100$27,605
Adjustments for Features-8,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,355$27,605
Total Invoice$43,285$26,243
Adjustments for Features-8,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,892$26,243

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanBeetle
TrimSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$12,595$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanBeetle
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in100.0 in
Length202.5 in168.4 in
Width76.9 in71.2 in
Height68.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft329.9 ft3

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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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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