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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,965

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $12,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,001

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $12,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanBeetle
TrimSEL1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $21,350
Base Invoice $32,617 $20,497
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Xenon HID headlights   795
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Xenon HID headlights   684
Options (change) 1,020 795
Options (change) 978 684
Destination 820 820
Total Price $35,815 $22,965
Total Invoice $34,415 $22,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,644
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanBeetle
TrimSEL1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,815$22,965
Adjustments for Features-7,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$22,965
Total Invoice$34,415$22,001
Adjustments for Features-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$22,001

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanBeetle
TrimSEL1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,140$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in100.0 in
Length174.5 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in71.2 in
Height65.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested20059%
Total Not Requested14041%

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