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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,350

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,524

smart fortwo Electric Drive passion   
Difference: $2,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelfortwofortwoBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive primeSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,290 $26,640 $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $23,520 $24,775 $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Rain-sensing wipers 120          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 350        
Center armrest(s), front row 100 100        
Heated front seats 240          
Rain-sensing wipers 112          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 326        
Center armrest(s), front row 93 93        
Heated front seats 223          
Options (change) 810 450 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 754 419 0 0 0 0
Destination 750 750 850 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $19,350 $20,340 $21,070 $23,970 $24,870 $27,640
Total Invoice $17,524 $18,444 $20,261 $23,044 $23,908 $26,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,236
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelfortwofortwoBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive primeSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine80hp I0 E80hp I0 E174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)124/94 MPG124/94 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 2?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15165/65-15215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,350$20,340$21,070$23,970$24,870$27,640
Adjustments for Features-40-1,5650-2,615-3,190-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,310$18,775$21,070$21,355$21,680$24,275
Cost Above Minimum$535$0$0$285$610$3,205
Total Invoice$17,524$18,444$20,261$23,044$23,908$26,569
Adjustments for Features-36-1,4190-2,514-3,067-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,488$17,025$20,261$20,530$20,841$23,334
Cost Above Minimum$463$0$0$269$580$3,073

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelfortwofortwoBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimElectric Drive passionElectric Drive primeSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app    $25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500    
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300    
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights $125   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150    
Steering-linked fog lights $50    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0
Total Value of Features$2,550$4,075$2,510$5,125$5,700$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$1,565$0$2,615$3,190$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-36-1,4190-2,514-3,067-3,235

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelfortwoBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase73.7 in100.0 in
Length106.1 in168.4 in
Width65.5 in71.2 in
Height61.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,363 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.829.9 ft3

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