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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: $24,865

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,765 $28,435 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,985 $26,470 $19,003 $22,459
Floor mats 200 200    
Solar Roof Package   3,820    
Sound and Navigation Package     1,800  
Sunroof Package     2,500  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Floor mats 127 127    
Solar Roof Package   3,418    
Sound and Navigation Package     1,728  
Sunroof Package     2,400  
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Options (change) 200 4,020 4,300 3,000
Options (change) 127 3,545 4,128 2,880
Destination 810 810 770 770
Total Price $26,775 $33,265 $24,865 $27,165
Total Invoice $24,922 $30,825 $23,901 $26,109

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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: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,775$33,265$24,865$27,165
Adjustments for Features-1,080-3,9050-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,695$29,360$24,865$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0$1,975
Total Invoice$24,922$30,825$23,901$26,109
Adjustments for Features-1,005-3,6190-312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,917$27,206$23,901$25,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,289$0$1,896

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote climate control $25  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Solar panel $300  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
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  
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,765$6,590$2,685$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$3,905$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,005-3,6190-312

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width68.7 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,940 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

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 Beetle 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

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