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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: $21,115

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,494

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,303

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620142014201420142014
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000 $20,295 $20,295 $24,595 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927 $19,483 $19,483 $23,611 $23,995 $28,795
Floor mats 225 225 225 225          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299 299 299          
Floor mats 140 140 140 140          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225 225 225          
Options (change) 524 524 524 524 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 365 365 365 365 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 835 835 835 835 820 820 820 820 795
Total Price $27,609 $29,459 $30,009 $31,359 $21,115 $21,115 $25,415 $25,815 $30,790
Total Invoice $25,637 $27,358 $27,871 $29,127 $20,303 $20,303 $24,431 $24,815 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,548
Model Year201620162016201620142014201420142014
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,609$29,459$30,009$31,359$21,115$21,115$25,415$25,815$30,790
Adjustments for Features-3,855-5,930-5,005-7,08000-950-675-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,754$23,529$25,004$24,279$21,115$21,115$24,465$25,140$26,240
Cost Above Minimum$225$0$1,475$750$0$0$3,350$4,025$5,125
Total Invoice$25,637$27,358$27,871$29,127$20,303$20,303$24,431$24,815$29,590
Adjustments for Features-3,580-5,507-4,648-6,57600-913-649-4,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,057$21,851$23,223$22,551$20,303$20,303$23,518$24,166$25,217
Cost Above Minimum$206$0$1,372$700$0$0$3,215$3,863$4,914

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016201620142014201420142014
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000     
5-speed manual    $0$0   
6-speed manual      $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850     
Cruise control$150 $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  $250 $250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100     
Forward collision warning $200 $200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 $200     
Lane departure warning $200 $200     
Pedestrian detection $50 $50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0     
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40     
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200     
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175     
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Sunroof        $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0     
CD changer, in-dash      $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0     
HD radio$50$50$50$50  $50 $50
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600    $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  $200 $200
SD Card slot      $25 $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25     
USB port$25$25$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100     
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200     
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150     
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125     
Boost gauge      $75$75$75
Cornering lights       $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100     
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0     
Fog lights $125 $125   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750     
Tachometer    $75$75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights        $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50     
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200     
Leather door panel trim        $250
Leather seating surfaces        $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals       $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100     
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100     
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,740$7,815$6,890$8,965$1,885$1,885$2,835$2,560$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$5,930$5,005$7,080$0$0$950$675$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,580-5,507-4,648-6,57600-913-649-4,373

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162014
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length178.7 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft329.9 ft3

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