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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: $26,705

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,670

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $5,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFour1.8TTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,435 $20,695 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,470 $19,867 $24,317 $24,433
Solar Roof Package 3,820      
Floor mats 200      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,190 3,195  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,225
Solar Roof Package 3,418      
Floor mats 127      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,983 3,067  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,095
Options (change) 4,020 5,190 3,195 3,225
Options (change) 3,545 4,983 3,067 3,095
Destination 810 820 820 820
Total Price $33,265 $26,705 $29,345 $29,495
Total Invoice $30,825 $25,670 $28,204 $28,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,208
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFour1.8TTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,265$26,705$29,345$29,495
Adjustments for Features-3,1800-225-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,085$26,705$29,120$29,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,415$2,765
Total Invoice$30,825$25,670$28,204$28,348
Adjustments for Features-2,9470-216-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,878$25,670$27,988$28,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,318$2,654

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201520152015
ModelPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFour1.8TTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control$25   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Solar panel$300   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50  $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$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
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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   
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,940$1,760$1,985$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$0$225$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9470-216-24

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142015
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width68.7 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,013 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 OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested127537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

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