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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,765 $28,435 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $23,985 $26,470 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 200 200    
Solar Roof Package   3,820    
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Floor mats 127 127    
Solar Roof Package   3,418    
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 200 4,020 1,903 678
Options (change) 127 3,545 1,568 486
Destination 810 810 650 650
Total Price $26,775 $33,265 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $24,922 $30,825 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,554
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,775$33,265$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-2,975-5,8000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,800$27,465$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0$575
Total Invoice$24,922$30,825$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-2,769-5,3750-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,153$25,450$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,297$0$892

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote climate control $25  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Solar panel $300  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,390$7,215$1,415$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$5,800$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,769-5,3750-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142008
ModelPriusNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length176.4 in161.1 in
Width68.7 in67.9 in
Height58.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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