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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: $19,575

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,359

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,578

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimThreeFour2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,765 $28,435 $17,180
Base Invoice $23,985 $26,470 $16,107
Floor mats 200 200  
Solar Roof Package   3,820  
Package 1     1,390
Satellite radio     375
Floor mats 127 127  
Solar Roof Package   3,418  
Package 1     1,291
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 200 4,020 1,765
Options (change) 127 3,545 1,622
Destination 825 825 630
Total Price $26,790 $33,280 $19,575
Total Invoice $24,937 $30,840 $18,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,530
Model Year201520152006
ModelPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimThreeFour2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$26,790$33,280$19,575
Adjustments for Features-3,275-6,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,515$27,180$19,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0
Total Invoice$24,937$30,840$18,359
Adjustments for Features-3,048-5,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,889$25,187$18,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201520152006
ModelPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimThreeFour2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Solar panel $300 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$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
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,590$7,415$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$6,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,048-5,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
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
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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