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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: $26,150

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $3,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,137

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $2,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFourFour Touring1.8TTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,650 $30,000 $20,695 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,671 $27,927 $19,867 $24,317 $24,433
Floor mats 225 225      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,190    
Floor mats 140 140      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,983    
Options (change) 524 524 5,190 0 0
Options (change) 365 365 4,983 0 0
Destination 835 835 820 820 820
Total Price $30,009 $31,359 $26,705 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $27,871 $29,127 $25,670 $25,137 $25,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Four Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $762
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFourFour Touring1.8TTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,009$31,359$26,705$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-4,330-6,405-1,800-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,679$24,954$24,905$25,675$26,270
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0$770$1,365
Total Invoice$27,871$29,127$25,670$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-4,022-5,949-1,730-4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,849$23,178$23,940$24,680$25,253
Cost Above Minimum$671$0$0$740$1,313

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFourFour Touring1.8TTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50 $50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot  $25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,690$8,765$4,160$2,835$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$6,405$1,800$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,022-5,949-1,730-4570

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162015
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.3,013 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested187554%

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