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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFourR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,320 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,431 $23,995 $28,795
Navigation Package 2,380    
Solar Roof Package 1,800    
Floor mats 200    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Navigation Package 2,139    
Solar Roof Package 1,602    
Floor mats 127    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 4,380 5,300 0
Options (change) 3,868 5,088 0
Destination 760 820 795
Total Price $32,460 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $30,059 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $745
Model Year201120142014
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFourR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$32,460$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,5700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,890$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$30,059$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,4540-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,605$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120142014
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFourR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,605$2,035$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4540-240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
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.2,988 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 Four

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82572%
Total Not Requested32528%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested305066%
Total Not Requested157534%

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