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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $14,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanBeetle
TrimSEL PremiumTurbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $23,395
Base Invoice $42,465 $22,459
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 6,700
Options (change) 0 6,332
Destination 820 770
Total Price $45,100 $30,865
Total Invoice $43,285 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,597
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanBeetle
TrimSEL PremiumTurbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/40-19
Total Price$45,100$30,865
Adjustments for Features-9,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$30,865
Total Invoice$43,285$29,561
Adjustments for Features-9,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,158$29,561

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanBeetle
TrimSEL PremiumTurbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $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 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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 door panel trim $250
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,070$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1270

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanBeetle
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in99.9 in
Length202.5 in168.4 in
Width76.9 in71.2 in
Height68.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,089 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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