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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: $26,795

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,757

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFour1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,435 $25,975 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,470 $24,937 $30,193
Solar Roof Package 3,820    
Floor mats 200    
Solar Roof Package 3,418    
Floor mats 127    
Options (change) 4,020 0 0
Options (change) 3,545 0 0
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $33,265 $26,795 $32,270
Total Invoice $30,825 $25,757 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,998
Model Year201420162016
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFour1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,265$26,795$32,270
Adjustments for Features-1,1550-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,110$26,795$31,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350
Total Invoice$30,825$25,757$31,013
Adjustments for Features-1,0700-1,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,755$25,757$29,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201420162016
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFour1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $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 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,515$2,360$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0700-1,081

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142016
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%

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