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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: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $31,450
Base Invoice $20,006 $30,193
Package 8 6,890  
Floor mats 184  
Package 8 5,620  
Floor mats 112  
Options (change) 7,074 0
Options (change) 5,732 0
Destination 580 820
Gas Tax -3,150 0
Total Price $26,229 $32,270
Total Invoice $23,168 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,504
Model Year20062016
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/40-19
Total Price$26,229$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$30,875
Total Invoice$23,168$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$29,672

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimBaseR-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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,540$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,341

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested427585%
Total Not Requested75015%

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