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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,840

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $3,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,480

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $4,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimIVR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,156 $30,193
Navigation Package 2,480  
Solar Roof Package 1,800  
Navigation Package 2,124  
Solar Roof Package 1,440  
Options (change) 4,280 0
Options (change) 3,564 0
Destination 760 820
Total Price $28,840 $32,270
Total Invoice $26,480 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius IV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,561
Model Year20102016
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimIVR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/40-19
Total Price$28,840$32,270
Adjustments for Features-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$32,270
Total Invoice$26,480$31,013
Adjustments for Features-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,452$31,013

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102016
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimIVR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Solar panel$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,015$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102016
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width68.7 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

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